ASX 200 faces volatility as traders await US election results

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By Sarah Davis • Updated Nov 5, 2026 at 00:25

Morning Wrap: ASX 200 to rise, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rally on Democratic sweep, Brent sinks on hopes Iran conflict will end - Market Index — ASX 200 faces volatility as traders await US election results

The ASX 200 saw fluctuations on Wednesday 4 November 2026 as traders awaited the outcome the US midterm elections. A drop was seen as US futures declined but a recovery later in the day . Key sectors like BHP and Rio Tinto fell . Positive expectations of a Democratic sweep in the US elections are supporting a more positive view for the ASX with projections of a 2% surge . Market movements are also influenced by hopes of an end to the Iran conflict, which have led to a decline in Brent prices.

“Positive expectations of a Democratic sweep in the US elections are supporting a more positive view for the ASX with projections of a 2% surge ,” — Victor Fenwick, senior market analyst at Oakcroft Grove Recruitment, added during the briefing.

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Nov 5 — The ASX 200 saw fluctuations on Wednesday 4 November 2026 as traders awaited the outcome the US midterm ele...

Nov 5 — Market movements are also influenced by hopes of an end to the Iran conflict, which have led to a decline in ...

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