World shares are mostly higher as Democrats gain majorities in both the U.S. House and Senate

World shares are mostly higher as Democrats gain majorities in both the U.S. House and Senate

World shares were mostly higher Wednesday after the U.S. midterm election yielded majorities for the Democrats in both houses of Congress.

Global markets rise as Democrats win US midterms; Asian shares trade mixed

Markets generally favour a balance of power between Republicans and Democrats in Washington, as this reduces the chances of major policy changes that could affect the economy.

Democrats' landslide pushes wind stocks higher but Trump vetoes could spoil party

Bank analyst dampens hope for any substantial legislative improvements, while the good news for wind is that things won’t materially worsen

European stocks rise after Democrats win both chambers of Congress

Renewables stocks outperformed as the Democratic wave seen as supportive of companies in the clean energy supply chain