US Democratic Congress Win Spurs AI Regulation Fears, Nikkei Falls 3%

Democratic control of both US congressional chambers raises investor expectations of stricter AI and data-center regulation, triggering a 3% drop in the Nikkei. The selloff reflects risk-off sentiment tied to potential policy shifts, though the exact scope of any new rules remains uncertain.

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