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On 3 November, Americans vote for a new Congress. Mexico and South Africa get no ballot, yet their currencies will live with the result.

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.

The 2026 US midterm elections are becoming an increasingly important consideration for financial markets.

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

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.

Markets dislike uncertainty and volatility tends to rise ahead of the vote, but once the results are known, indices may be able to set a clearer direction.

The RBNZ held the Official Cash Rate at 2.75% in a split 4–3 vote, surprising markets and sending NZD/USD to test its October floor. Examine the central bank's balancing act, inflation pressures, and key upcoming events shaping the kiwi's trajectory.

BAE Systems is a UK defence and aerospace group listed in London. In August 2026, it secured a $149.8m US Navy award for work on the USS Boxer. Explore third-party BA. price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Hot CPI pushes yields higher, weighing on stocks as investors await key earnings from big Tech.

TAURON is a Polish energy group. In the first half of 2026, revenue was broadly flat, while EBITDA and net profit fell amid higher CO2 allowance costs and coal consumption. Explore third-party analyst targets and technicals. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.