The report says that turbulent market conditions are spreading following reports of a Democratic landslide in the US midterm elections, with US stocks plunging and the Nikkei Average also falling sharply on the 6th.
Reports that the Democrats scored a landslide victory in the US midterm elections have fueled concerns over curbs on artificial intelligence and data-center investment, prompting growing views that the growth outlook for technology companies is becoming less certain.
In the United States, the Nasdaq Composite plunged 5.5% on 5 November. In response, the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily fell more than ¥4,300 from the previous day in Tokyo trading on the 6th, dipping below ¥60,000 for the first time in six months.
These moves are being examined from multiple perspectives as a potential factor disrupting markets that have been driven by AI and data centers. Market reactions and corporate outlooks will continue to attract attention.