NEW YORK, November 4, 2026: Global stock markets declined following the US election results, with major Wall Street indices recording losses, the dollar weakening and investors shifting towards government bonds amid uncertainty in financial markets.
According to US media reports, the S&P 500 index, which tracks 500 leading American companies, fell 1%, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 recorded a sharper decline of 1.83%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, representing 30 major US companies, also dropped 0.67%, reflecting broader selling pressure across American equities.
The downturn extended beyond Wall Street, with a broad Asia-Pacific stock market index declining by approximately 1%, indicating weakness across regional equity markets.
The US dollar also lost ground against other major international currencies as financial markets reacted to the election results.
Meanwhile, investors increased their exposure to US government bonds, traditionally regarded as safer investments during periods of market uncertainty.
The increased demand pushed the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond down to 4.89%, according to the reported market figures.
Bond yields generally move in the opposite direction to prices, meaning stronger demand for government debt can reduce the returns available to new investors.
The simultaneous decline in equities and bond yields reflected a shift in investor sentiment as markets assessed the potential implications of the US election outcome.
US and global stock market performance — November 4, 2026
| Market indicator | Reported movement |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 | −1.00% |
| Nasdaq 100 | −1.83% |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | −0.67% |
| Asia-Pacific stock index | −1.00% |
| US dollar | Weakened |
| US 10-year Treasury yield | 4.89% |