Dow Jones Rises 1,500 Points, Its Best Day Since April 2025, After Democrats Win Congress

The Dow Jones rose 1,500 points on Nov. 4, 2026, its best day since April 2025, CNBC reported. The move followed Democrats winning both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. The S&P 500 gained 1.6%, per The Wall Street Journal. Bloomberg linked the rally to hopes the Iran war could end sooner, pushing oil down.