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

A finance story from the U.S., reported by CNBC Top News.

Finance · the U.S. · November 4, 2026

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Precious metals saw strong gains on Tuesday morning, as investors digested a Democratic sweep in the U.S. midterm elections.

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