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Dollar falls after Democrats take US Congress in midterm elections

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Published 5 Nov 2026, 3:21 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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Democrats win control of US Congress in midterm elections

US voters hand Democrats majorities in both the House and Senate, delivering a heavy blow to President Donald Trump.

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