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From Iran to trade: How the US midterms impact the rest of the world

Pictures of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on a dartboard during the 47th anniversary of the US expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, November 4, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Cruise ship leaves Cambodia after forcing hundreds of passengers off

Crew members prepare the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship for departure from the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port without passengers on Nov 4.

Oil rises on Iran war uncertainty after Trump’s Republicans are routed in midterms

Vote counting was underway in the US midterm elections, with Democrats snaring majorities in both houses of Congress for the rest of Trump’s second term.

Gold steadies as traders track Iran talk prospects, US midterms

The precious metal’s movement has been choppy this week on conflicting signals on the progress of US-Iran talks.

Chris Pappas holds New Hampshire US Senate seat for Democrats

Democratic US Senate candidate Chris Pappas speaks to members of the media after voting in the US midterm elections at Webster Elementary School in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Stocks rally, dollar dips after Democrats’ midterm sweep

The greatest market reaction may come not from who wins Congress, but from how decisively they win and how far the result deviates from expectations, said an analyst.

Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

Earlier, US and Iran signalled that diplomatic talks are continuing.

Asian stocks fall on US tech jitters and yuan weakens

In a sign some investors are looking to buy on dips, US stock futures gained. Japan is closed for a holiday.

US signals progress in talks with Iran to avert renewed war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Nov 2 that indirect talks with Washington were taking place via mediators.

Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran

The Iran war is a leading cause of high petrol prices that are weighing on voters and US President Donald Trump is under pressure to end the conflict.

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