US stocks surge on Democratic Congress win, oil prices plunge

US equities posted their largest daily gain since April 2025, with the Dow up over 1,500 points, as Democrats won control of Congress. Oil prices plunged, likely on expectations of policy shifts. The market reaction suggests investors view the political outcome as favorable for fiscal stimulus or regulatory clarity, though the exact policy implications remain uncertain.

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