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Oil continued to fall in early Asian trade after declining over 8% overnight on rising hopes for an end to the Middle East conflict following the Democrats’ sweep in the U.S. midterm elections.

Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar in early trade, but may be supported by mild appetite for risk assets.

Gold was flat in early Asian trade, taking a breather after rebounding as oil slumped and the dollar softened in the wake of the U.S. midterms.

Japanese stocks were higher after the Democratic sweep of U.S. Congress boosted expectations for a quick end to the Iran conflict, leading to sharply lower oil prices overnight.

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Commercial crude oil stocks fell by 865,000 barrels, while distillate stocks fell to their lowest level in more than two decades, the EIA said.

U.S. stock indexes opened higher on hope that legislative gridlock will keep the focus on corporate results. But data-center plans key to the AI build-out took a hit.

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U.S. stock futures rose and Treasurys strengthened after the Democrats delivered a resounding win in the midterm elections.

Gold prices were supported by a softer dollar and falling Treasury yields after the U.S. midterm election results boosted demand for safe-haven assets.

Early results showed voters rebuked President Trump and his party, stripping Republicans of congressional control amid widespread frustrations with the economy.

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Oil traded lower in early Asian trading as markets continue to monitor U.S. election results.

Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar, amid focus on the U.S. midterm elections.

Gold edged higher amid cooling oil prices. However, stronger-than-expected U.S. data overnight was likely to limit the gains.

Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average is flat in early trade as gains in financial and airline shares help offset losses in technology and pharmaceutical stocks.