Stock Futures Jump as Markets React to Midterm Results
Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 17:31
Stock Futures Rise After Midterm Results
U.S. stock futures climbed sharply Wednesday morning following Democrats’ strong showing in the midterm elections. The early gains pointed to an upbeat start for major indexes, though futures trading does not guarantee where markets will finish.
Pre-market moves
- Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose about 1,150 points, or more than 2%.
- S&P 500 futures advanced more than 90 points.
- Nasdaq Composite futures gained over 120 points.
What the report says
The figures describe trading before the opening bell. The supplied report excerpt is incomplete, so it does not include later prices or additional analysis.
- Futures indicated broad gains across major U.S. indexes.
- For more detail on the session and its market drivers, consult the original report.
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