# Gold, silver and precious metals prices jump, dollar dips as Democrats take control of Congress

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gold-silver-and-precious-metals-prices-jump-dollar-dips-as-democrats-take-control-of-congress/
- Published: 2026-11-04T07:43:43+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T03:55:37+00:00
- Original publisher: CNBC (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/04/gold-silver-platinum-dollar-midterms.html
- Topics: Business, Elections, Government, Politics

## Key points

- Gold settled 3.4% higher at $4,073.
- Silver rose 5.1% to $52.28.
- A weaker dollar and lower yields supported precious metals.

## Summary

Gold and silver prices rose sharply as Democrats were projected to take control of the US House in the midterm elections. The gains came alongside a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields, while US shares climbed as investors saw political risk easing.

Gold futures settled 3.4% higher at $4,073, and silver rose 5.1% to $52.28. StoneX analyst Rhona O’Connell said Democratic control of Congress could support gold if it put pressure on interest rates and the dollar, though fiscal uncertainty, the Iran war and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook could pull markets in different directions.

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