# Dollar edges lower as US election outcome spurs risk sentiment; sterling gains

> The dollar extended its decline after Democrats won US midterm majorities, and the dollar index fell 0.25% to 101.22. Oil prices dropped sharply and risk sentiment improved, while sterling rose toward a seven-week high ahead of a Bank of England decision. Analysts said the move may reflect positioning rather than a lasting trend.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-05T06:07:29.875Z
- Category: macro · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/81139-dollar-edges-lower-as-us-election-outcome-spurs-risk-sentiment-sterling-gains
- Commodities: [Crude Oil (WTI)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WTI.md), [Crude Oil (Brent)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BRENT.md), [US Dollar (Broad)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DXY.md)

## Why it matters

A softer dollar and lower oil tend to support commodity prices in dollar terms, while the oil drop lowers feed transport and fertiliser costs. Analysts question whether the move will last.

## Read by commodity

- DXY: bearish ▼
- WTI: bearish ▼
- BRENT: bearish ▼

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| WTI | 2017-08-31 | [Dollar Maintaining Data Inspired Gains, Yen Broadly Lower as Risk Aversion Eased - ActionForex](https://feedsoft.ai/events/69643-dollar-maintaining-data-inspired-gains-yen-broadly-lower-as-risk-aversion-eased.md) | +6.8% | +12.3% |
| WTI | 2022-12-06 | [Ringgit ends lower against US dollar as oil prices decline \| Malay Mail](https://feedsoft.ai/events/38501-ringgit-ends-lower-against-us-dollar-as-oil-prices-decline-malay-mail.md) | -5.0% | -5.3% |
| WTI | 2018-10-18 | [Ringgit snaps 2-day gaining streak to end lower vs US dollar \| FMT](https://feedsoft.ai/events/62789-ringgit-snaps-2-day-gaining-streak-to-end-lower-vs-us-dollar-fmt.md) | -4.3% | -19.3% |
| WTI | 2020-03-27 | [Ringgit extends gains against US dollar in early session \| FMT](https://feedsoft.ai/events/54377-ringgit-extends-gains-against-us-dollar-in-early-session-fmt.md) | +37.1% | -32.8% |
| WTI | 2026-06-01 | [Ringgit ends higher against US dollar on renewed risk appetite](https://feedsoft.ai/events/19535-ringgit-ends-higher-against-us-dollar-on-renewed-risk-appetite.md) | +1.7% | -21.8% |
| BRENT | 2020-03-22 | [Ringgit opens lower against US dollar in early session \| Malaysiakini](https://feedsoft.ai/events/54380-ringgit-opens-lower-against-us-dollar-in-early-session-malaysiakini.md) | -10.0% | -19.8% |
| BRENT | 2022-12-06 | [Ringgit ends lower against US dollar as oil prices decline \| Malay Mail](https://feedsoft.ai/events/38501-ringgit-ends-lower-against-us-dollar-as-oil-prices-decline-malay-mail.md) | -6.1% | -7.8% |
| BRENT | 2021-07-26 | [Ringgit ends lower against US dollar \| Malay Mail](https://feedsoft.ai/events/46327-ringgit-ends-lower-against-us-dollar-malay-mail.md) | +3.4% | -12.3% |

## Sources

- finance.yahoo.com: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/currencies/articles/dollar-edges-lower-us-election-051209079.html
- channelnewsasia.com: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/dollar-edges-lower-us-election-outcome-spurs-risk-sentiment-sterling-gains-6525976

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