Nikkei Stock Index falls over 4% following U.S. midterm election results
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November 4, 2026
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The Nikkei stock index dropped over 4% on Wednesday afternoon. Market decline follows media projections of Democrats retaking the U.S. House of Representatives. AI and semiconductor shares were heavily sold due to concerns over potential stricter regulations.
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