The American stock indices rose sharply against the background of the transfer of control of the American Congress to the Democrats, writes the Wall Street Journal. The Dow Jones added 3.03%, showing its strongest growth since April 2025, the S&P 500 rose 1.58% and the Nasdaq rose 1.44%. Market participants expect a divided government to reduce regulatory risks. At the same time, oil futures in New York fell by 8.3% to $88.12 per barrel, due to expectations of a possible withdrawal of US troops from the Middle East.

The American stock indices rose sharply against the background of the transfer of control of the American Congress to the Democrats, writes the Wall Street Journal. The Dow Jones added 3.03%, showing its strongest growth since April 2025, the S&P 500 rose 1.58% and the Nasdaq rose 1.44%. Market participants expect a divided government to reduce regulatory risks. At the same time, oil futures in New York fell by 8.3% to $88.12 per barrel, due to expectations of a possible withdrawal of US troops from the Middle East.