# Election Winds in Global Markets: Dollar and Oil Fall, Eyes on Central Banks

> Democrats' gains in the US midterm Congress elections reduced political uncertainty and lifted risk appetite. The dollar index fell to 101.09, its lowest in five weeks, and gold rose to $4,137 an ounce. Oil also fell as the Democratic result was seen limiting Trump's policy options.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-05T09:11:49.746Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/81521-election-winds-in-global-markets-dollar-and-oil-fall-eyes-on-central-banks
- Commodities: [US Dollar (Broad)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DXY.md), [Crude Oil (Brent)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BRENT.md), [Crude Oil (WTI)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WTI.md)

## Why it matters

A weaker dollar tends to support dollar-priced commodities, and lower oil reduces energy and input costs for feed producers. The effect is a market reaction and is likely to fade if the Iran outlook changes.

## Read by commodity

- DXY: bullish ▲
- WTI: bearish ▼
- BRENT: bearish ▼

## Sources

- cumhuriyet.com.tr: https://www.cumhuriyet.com.tr/ekonomi/kuresel-piyasalarda-secim-ruzgari-dolar-ve-petrol-dususte-gozler-merkez-bankalarinda-2553475

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