Tech stocks fall sharply after Democrats win U.S. midterm elections
Business · 6 November 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
Global technology stocks fell sharply on November 6, 2026, after Democrats won major US election victories.
The losses spread across North America, Europe and Asia. Major technology companies lost over $2 trillion in total market value.
The Nasdaq fell more than 5.5%, leaving it at least 10% below its recent high. Japan’s Nikkei dropped as much as 6%. South Korea’s Kospi fell over 8%, forcing trading to stop briefly.