Democrats Win Control of Congress and Flip Six Governorships in 2026 Midterms Voters handed Democrats majorities in both the House and Senate on Tuesday and flipped six governor's offices from Republican to Democratic control, including Texas and Ohio. Full story → · 3 sources
A Wave of Historic Firsts Among the 2026 Midterm Winners Alongside the shift in party control, Tuesday's elections produced a notable number of candidates who will be the first in their states or seats to hold the office. Full story → · 3 sources
Wall Street Posts Its Best Day in Months as Election Uncertainty Clears U.S. stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday once the midterm results were known, with the Dow posting its biggest one-day gain since April 2025, while oil prices fell and gold climbed above $4,100 an ounce. Full story → · 3 sources
AI Data Center and Chip Stocks Slide on Fears of Tighter Regulation Shares of data center and semiconductor companies fell sharply even as the broader market rallied, after a newly elected Texas governor signaled a pause on new data center construction. Full story → · 3 sources
Fed Governor Lisa Cook's Senate Hearing Pushed Back to December 14 A Senate panel has delayed a hearing related to Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook until December 14, extending a process that has drawn attention to questions about the central bank's independence. Full story → · 2 sources
General Strike Disrupts Transit and Schools Across Paris A general strike on Thursday affected public transport and schools across Paris and the wider Île-de-France region, with dozens of metro stations closed at the request of local authorities. Full story → · 2 sources
China's Import Expo Opens in Shanghai With a Record Number of Product Debuts The ninth China International Import Expo opened in Shanghai on Thursday, drawing more than 4,100 overseas exhibitors and showcasing a record number of products making their first appearance in China or Asia. Full story → · 1 sources
Arab Airlines Projected to Post Nearly €3.8 Billion in Losses for 2026 A regional industry group meeting in Doha this week reported that Arab airlines are on track for a combined net loss of about €3.82 billion in 2026, pointing to European carbon rules among the pressures on the sector. Full story → · 1 sources