First Thing: Global tech stocks wobble over AI regulation fears after midterms

Source: The Guardian · 06 de novembro de 2026 às 08:59 · 4 h ago

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Anticipation that Democrats’ ‘blue wave’ will lead to tighter rules on AI and datacenters sends tech stock plunging. Plus a big eight-legged surprise for customs officials in Peru Good morning. Stock markets around the world have fallen sharply as a rout in…

The report was published on 06 de novembro de 2026 às 08:59 by The Guardian and is part of the World news coverage.

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• The Guardian: Global stocks plunge amid AI slowdown fears after Democrats’ midterm triumph — Sell-off on Wall Street followed by sharp fall in Asian and European markets, with FTSE down 1.5% Business live – latest updates European…
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• Al Jazeera: Global tech stocks plunge over fears of AI curbs in US — Asian markets plunged Friday, tracking a sell-off in Western stocks following the US midterm elections.

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