Futures Trading Update | 2 Nov 2026

All times hereafter are expressed in Eastern Time (ET).

US Midterm Elections on 3 Nov 2026

The United States midterm elections take place on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Election days and the results that follow can move markets, and not only in US instruments.

Traders can experience increased volatility and sharp price moves, especially around the vote count and the first reactions to the results. These moves can come with price spikes, whipsaws, spread widening and liquidity supply issues. They may affect Forex pairs, indices, commodities and other instruments, and the effects can continue into the following days.

In fast markets, orders can be filled at a different price than expected. This includes Stop Loss orders, especially when the price gaps.

Risk management and capital preservation

Before the event, check your open positions and make sure your position size and risk per trade fit the current conditions. Market conditions can change within seconds, so it’s worth planning ahead rather than reacting in the moment.

If anything changes on our side, we will let you know in the next Trading Update.