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Nikkei 225 volatility amid AI regulation and election fears

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The Nikkei 225 has faced sustained downward pressure, transitioning from a record high in June 2026 to a period of intense volatility. Following a decline in late October driven by semiconductor weakness and geopolitical tensions, the index fell 198 points to 64,461.39 on 29 October, influenced by US tech weakness and anticipation of Bank of Japan monetary policy decisions. In early November, the Nikkei 225 experienced sharp declines linked to the US midterm elections. Investors reacted to Democratic gains in the US Congress, fearing stricter AI regulations and potential reductions in data center subsidies. This triggered heavy selling in semiconductor and AI-linked companies such as Advantest, Tokyo Electron, and SoftBank Group. On 6 November, the Nikkei 225 recorded its third-largest single-day drop in history, plunging 3,643.13 yen (5.96%) to close at 57,434.77 yen. This sell-off coincided with a 12.25% drop in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. Analysts noted that the Nikkei 225 has entered a bear market, having fallen approximately 20.6% from its June peak. On 10 8 November, the ~~Nikkei 225 saw a significant rebound, recovering the 59,000 yen level. The~~ index ~~rose~~ rebounded by ~~1,976.57 yen~~ 1,340.50 points (2.33%) to close ~~the morning session~~ at ~~59,411.34 yen. This rally followed~~ 58,775.50, driven by a resurgence in technology and semiconductor stocks mirroring Wall Street. On 9 November, the ~~sharp Friday decline, as investors responded to~~ Nikkei 225 briefly reclaimed the ~~downturn~~ 60,000 yen level, rising by ~~buying back undervalued stocks. The~~ over 1,800 yen. This recovery was ~~supported by rising high-tech stocks~~ attributed to easing concerns regarding AI and data center regulations, as well as falling crude oil prices following comments from President Trump regarding military operations in ~~US markets~~ Iran. Despite these gains, analysts remain cautious regarding the AI investment outlook and ~~positive corporate earnings reports.~~ US political shifts.

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