Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. One page to see how Wall Street, the Colombian stock market and the peso closed today, what moved them, and what is on the calendar next. We report the numbers and explain them; we don’t tell you what to buy or sell.
Today in one minute
- Post-midterm rally: Democrats won both chambers; the Dow jumped 1,569 points, its best day since April 2025.
- Oil crash: Brent −8.7% on de-escalation signals with Iran; the 10-year yield eased to 4.89% and the VIX fell 20%.
- Rotation: Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and McDonald’s up 5–7%; Nvidia, Arm and Exxon down.
- Colombia: Ecopetrol −5.2% dragged the COLCAP 0.84% lower; the peso firmed.
- Next: AppLovin +~20% after hours, Qualcomm lower; jobless claims Thursday, payrolls Friday.
Biggest movers today
| Stock | Change | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft (MSFT) | +6.68% | Post-election rotation |
| McDonald’s (MCD) | +6.53% | Earnings, dividend hike |
| Amazon (AMZN) | +6.12% | Consumer rotation |
| Apple (AAPL) | +5.31% | Record intraday high |
| Datadog (DDOG) | −14.42% | Flat guide |
| CVS (CVS) | −12.53% | Plans to split |
| Ecopetrol (BVC) | −5.19% | Oil plunge |
| Mineros (BVC) | +7.42% | Gold near highs |
What it means for you
S&P 500 funds are up about 11.8% in 2026 after Wednesday. Lower oil is good news at the pump in the U.S., but a headwind for Colombia’s oil revenue and, over time, for the peso. If you send dollars to Colombia, each dollar bought about 16 fewer pesos than on Tuesday. Information only, not advice.
Latest reports
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Market hours (Eastern Time)
| Market | Opens (ET) | Closes (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| NYSE and Nasdaq | 9:30 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| Colombian Stock Exchange (BVC) | 9:30 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| Colombian peso spot market (Set-FX) | 8:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
Winter schedule, effective Nov. 2–3, 2026 (Colombia does not change its clocks). Colombian markets are closed Monday, Nov. 2 for a holiday.
Guides for U.S. investors and expats
- Ecopetrol (EC) stock: 2026 dividend
- Bancolombia (CIB) dividend 2026 per ADR and taxes
- COLO (formerly GXG): the Colombia ETF explained
- Retire in Colombia 2026
- Send money to Colombia for less
- Why the Colombian peso is so strong
Frequently asked questions
How did the Nasdaq do today?
On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, the Nasdaq rose 1.44% and the Dow 3.03% after Democrats won Congress and oil plunged; chip stocks such as Nvidia lagged on data-center worries.
What is the COLCAP?
The main index of the Colombian Stock Exchange, made up of its largest and most traded companies, such as Ecopetrol, Grupo Cibest and Grupo Sura.
Can I invest in Colombian stocks from the U.S.?
Yes. Ecopetrol (EC) and Grupo Cibest/Bancolombia (CIB) trade in New York as ADRs, and the COLO ETF (formerly GXG) tracks Colombia. This is general information, not a recommendation.
How many pesos is one dollar today?
About 3,221 pesos per dollar at the Set-FX close on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, down nearly 16 pesos. The official TRM for Wednesday was 3,235.59.
What happens next week?
Thursday, Nov. 5: jobless claims, Bank of England and Banxico decisions, and reactions to AppLovin, Qualcomm and MercadoLibre. Friday, Nov. 6: the October jobs report.
Data are end-of-day reference figures and may differ slightly between sources. This page is for information only and is not investment advice.