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BUSINESS · NOV 4, 2026
Nikkei Index Plunges 3 Percent Ahead of US Midterms
Japan's Nikkei stock index fell more than 3 percent on Wednesday as investors awaited the results of the United States midterm elections.
The Nikkei stock index fell more than 3 percent on Wednesday morning, dropping 1,915.36 points to close at 61,166.50. This decline occurred as investors reacted to uncertainty surrounding the results of the United States midterm elections.
Market volatility followed a Tuesday closure in Japan for a public holiday. In addition to the benchmark Nikkei plunge, the broader Topix index decreased by 1.78 percent to 3,860.14.
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