Global stocks tumble as AI panic grips markets after Democrats’ midterm success – business live
TL;DR
Global stock markets are sliding after a sharp sell-off on Wall Street, as worries about the AI trade grip investors following the Democrats' strong showing in the US midterm elections. Asia-Pacific markets fell after the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 3.44% the previous day. Donald Trump called it one of the worst days in history, but the comparison falls short: on Black Monday in October 1987, the Dow crashed by 22.6%. The Guardian is tracking the market reaction in its business live blog.
Nauti's Take
The correction offers an opportunity, because it pulls overheated AI valuations back toward realistic levels and gives companies with real revenue more visibility. The risk is political: tighter rules on data centers and power prices could delay investment plans and make capital more expensive.
Anyone betting on AI infrastructure should check their dependence on single hyperscalers now, while everyday users will feel few direct effects.
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