Democratic Congress win triggers $3.2 trillion tech stock selloff on AI regulation fears

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US tech stocks plunged $3.2 trillion Thursday after Democrats won Congress, with investors fearing stricter AI regulation. Nvidia fell 9.3%, the Nasdaq 100 dropped 6.4%, and semiconductor firms like Micron lost 17%. The selloff extended to Asian markets Friday, with Japan's Nikkei down 5.27% and Taiwan's Taiex off 8%. Investors worry Democratic lawmakers will fulfill campaign promises to tighten oversight of artificial intelligence and chip industries. Analysts say the "blue wave" raises doubts about peak AI investment spending, though significant legislative hurdles remain before any new regulations could take effect.


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