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MarketsEkonomimTurkish, translatedFiled 3 days ago

Election effect on gold and oil: Precious metals rose, oil fell

Original headlineAltın ve petrolde seçim etkisi: Değerli metaller yükseldi, petrol düştü

Open the sourceReported by Ekonomim, ekonomim.com, 8 November 2026

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Gold and oil diverged after the U.S. midterm elections, with safe-haven demand and falling bond yields lifting precious metals while expectations of easing Middle East tensions pushed crude lower. Democrats securing majorities in both chambers of Congress also shaped market expectations. The moves highlight how political outcomes and geopolitical risk are driving cross-asset flows. Investors will watch whether the gold rally and oil selloff extend as yields and Middle East developments evolve.

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US midterm elections, gold (XAU), oil (OIL), Middle East, Democrats

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