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Archived story · published November 6, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Business & Finance · November 6, 2026

Japan's stock benchmark Nikkei tumbles more than 6% after trading opens

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Following a significant decline in global markets, President Donald Trump attributed a sharp selloff on Wall Street to the Democratic Party's performance in the recent midterm elections. Meanwhile, financial reports highlighted a broader international trend, with Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average falling more than 6% on Friday. These market movements coincided with a widespread divestment from artificial intelligence-related stocks and technology trades, leading the Nikkei toward a technical bear market.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Global stock markets experienced a significant selloff following the U.S. midterm elections
  • Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average declined sharply following Wall Street movements
  • There has been a widespread sellout of artificial intelligence-related stocks

Reported by only some outlets

  • President Trump attributed the market decline to the Democratic 'blue wave' in the midterm elections
  • The Nikkei tumbled more than 6% after trading opened Friday
  • The Nikkei is poised to enter a technical bear market
  • The Nikkei broke below the 60,000 level

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