AI Matters
Why it matters
Nasdaq falls 5.5% as investors bet on tougher AI rules after midterms
The Guardian AI Nasdaq sees worst day in 19 months as investors bet on AI slowdown after Democrats’ election triumph
The Nasdaq dropped 5.5% on Thursday, its worst day in 19 months, erasing nearly $2 trillion in value amid expectations of stricter AI regulation after Democratic election wins.
Why it matters
Retirement and investment accounts holding tech stocks lost value, and tighter limits on data centers could slow new AI products.
Latest brief · Nov 6, 2026