# Nasdaq heads for worst day in 18 months as Wall Street suffers broad losses

https://mins.news/en/item/131158

- The Guardian, 2026-11-05 17:31 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/05/nasdaq-heading-for-worst-day-in-18-months-as-wall-street-sustains-widespread-losses

> The Nasdaq fell by as much as 5% on Thursday, entering correction territory after dropping more than 10% from its recent record and heading for its worst day in 18 months. Investors worried that Democrats’ midterm gains could bring tougher AI regulation and scrutiny of data-centre expansion. Chip stocks led the decline, which spread to markets worldwide.

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