Thursday Outlook: Stocks up as Democrats sweep in U.S. Senate; dollar in doldrums

U.S. currency is seen in this picture illustration taken March 6, 2020.
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Stocks ride higher on Democrat Senate win, dollar founders
Wall St slips from session highs after Capitol protests
Oil steady after U.S. Capitol drama; tighter supplies in focus
Brent crude was up 8 cents at $54.38 a barrel
Dollar in doldrums as Democrat sweep clears way for larger fiscal stimulus
Riskier currencies seen outperforming on growth prospects
Gold rises as Democrat sweep in U.S. Senate race lifts stimulus hopes
Spot gold rose 0.2% to $1,922.81 per ounce
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