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Explore Capital.com analysts' views on the US midterm elections 2026 and what the results could mean for stocks, currencies, bonds and commodities.

Fuel prices are a regular topic in US election campaigns, but ahead of this year's midterms, they carry particular weight - gasoline prices are around 40% higher than a year ago, so every visit to the gas station reminds voters of the rising cost of living.

Metals have barely featured in the 2026 midterm campaign. Candidates have campaigned on petrol prices, healthcare and the war with Iran, not on rare earth magnets.

Silver spot (XAG) is trading near $64.81 after pulling back from late-August highs, as markets price in a higher probability of a September Federal Reserve rate hike. Explore third-party Silver price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

US Crude and Brent crude prices rose after fresh US-Iran strikes renewed concerns over tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supply. Explore third-party crude oiL price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Gold spot (XAU) traded at $4,582.82 at 9:44am UTC on 27 August 2026, after July core PCE inflation rose 3.3% year on year. Explore third-party Gold price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Copper is trading near early-July highs after the US confirmed a temporary refined import exemption and a phased 15% tariff from 2027. Explore third-party Copper price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Cocoa is a soft commodity shaped by West African supply, weather conditions, inventories and demand from chocolate manufacturers. Explore third-party Cocoa price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Palladium trades within a market shaped by industrial use, limited supply and evolving economic expectations. These influences often intersect in ways that drive short-term volatility, setting the context for recent movements in XPD/USD prices.

US natural gas prices are influenced by a complex mix of seasonal demand, weather patterns, production trends and global energy flows. Explore third-party analyst perspectives and technical indicators.