Asian markets fall on tech sell-off and data center construction concerns
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Investors in Japan and South Korea
Tokyo, Seoul
November 6, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 311/6/2026, 4:01:02 AM
Japanese and South Korean stocks fell following a Wall Street tech sell-off. Investors are concerned about potential delays in data center construction after the U.S. midterm elections.
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