Could the AI bubble burst after Democrats' midterms sweep? - The Latest

The Guardian – International · By Presented by Lucy Hough with Richard Partington ; produced by Angus Neale ; senior producer Leonore Schick ; executive producer Zoe Hitch

Published 6 Nov 2026, 22:34 IST · Updated 6 Nov 2026, 11:47 PM IST

Could the AI bubble burst after Democrats' midterms sweep? - The LatestPhoto · The Guardian – International

Global tech stocks have plunged after the Democrats’ victory in the US midterm elections, with fears of a slowdown in AI development. Major tech corporations including Apple, Tesla and Nvidia shed about $1tn in a single trading session. Is this stock market jitters, or a sign the AI bubble might be about to burst? Lucy Hough speaks to senior economics correspondent Richard Partington Continue reading...

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