Washington Changed Overnight, Wall Street Changed Its Mind in 24 Hours: What the Democratic Sweep Means for Dalal Street
SumanSpeaks Independent Capital Markets & Geopolitical Intelligence US Midterms · Wall Street · Dalal Street Washington Changed Overnight, Wall Street Changed Its Mind in 24 Hours: What the Democratic Sweep Means for Dalal Street The Dow gained 1,569 points on 4 November, and the Nasdaq fell 5.52% on 5 November. In between, India drew its biggest daily foreign inflow in nearly six years and Brent slid below US$100. Two sessions, two stories, and a case for rotation towards Dalal Street that is strong, though not yet proven. 1 The Night Washington Changed Hands Major US networks projected Democratic control of both the House and the Senate in the 2026 midterms, although a few House races were still being settled at the time of writing. President Trump accepted the verdict and signalled that he is ready to work with the opposition. Let me put one question in front of you: why would Wall Street rally the morning after a heavy defeat for the party in power? The ini...