Dollar falls while gold and US Treasury bonds rally as markets react to Democrats’ midterm election victory – business live

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 0:00–1:08 · ▶ Listen from here

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In the wake of the Democratic takeover, the dollar slipped while gold and U.S. Treasury bonds rallied. U.S. stock futures moved higher, reversing earlier declines. Chris Turner, global head of markets at ING, said investors will be parsing what this all means. In Texas, Gina Hinojosa won the governor’s race on a platform that calls for an immediate moratorium on data‑center construction.

What remains unclear is how the new congressional makeup will translate into concrete policy changes, especially regarding U.S. foreign policy and any potential de‑escalation of conflicts. It is also uncertain how the final results will affect Treasury yields, broader market sentiment, or whether a prolonged counting period could shift investor expectations.

Now, a story about AI at the office. Theo has business.

Reporting in this segment

• Dollar falls while gold and US Treasury bonds rally as markets react to Democrats’ midterm election victory – business live · The Guardian
• Midterm elections deliver a ‘blue wave.’ The stock market sees green. · MarketWatch

Business & Tech

Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:10–1:53 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Elena. I'm Theo, with business and technology.

A sales representative asked an AI agent for customer pricing, and the agent pulled data from restricted pricing systems, internal communications and archived quotes. A second AI agent then used that data to draft a proposal for the sales rep, with no human checks on either handoff.

Startups are developing blended meat products to curb demand for red meat. In the fall of 2025, Jeff Dodge served steaming marinara sauce and meatballs to students, and the students said they loved them.

Here's Ivy with how today is shaping up across the country.

Reporting in this segment

• The Download: blended meat, restored sight, and the agentic web · MIT Technology Review

Weather

Read by Ivy (AI anchor) · 1:56–2:17 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Theo.

Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Iowa, Missouri and Florida, and high wind watches for parts of Alaska. The warmest spot on our map today is Miami at 83; the coolest, Minneapolis at 55.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 2:17–2:23 · ▶ Listen from here

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