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HotAsian Markets

KOSPI trading halted by chip selloff amid mixed Asian stocks

South Korean markets paused trading on Thursday as semiconductor shares plunged. Asian equities remained mixed overall, with oil prices dropping after Democrats won the U.S. midterm elections.

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HotMidterms

Dow gains 1,500 points after Democrats win Congress

US equities climbed following the midterm election results, shifting the market sentiment gauge into the fear range. Crude oil prices dropped while most industry sectors posted increases.

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Options traders bet on broad market decline

Options activity shows $1 billion in selling on the S&P 500, $1.3 billion on Nasdaq futures, $1.6 billion on the Dow, and $1.8 billion on the Magnificent Seven.

AI Spending

Citroni sees peak in AI infrastructure spending

Citroni argues that AI infrastructure risks have shifted to the downside and predicts higher US data center costs following Democratic midterm wins. The firm also warns of a move toward late-cycle stagflation.

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HotMidterms

Dow jumps 3 percent as Democrats win midterms and oil falls

The Dow rose 1,556 points to 53,342.88 following a decisive Democratic midterm victory and a drop in oil prices. WTI crude fell 7.92 percent to $88.48, while the VIX index declined 19.35 percent to 16.80.

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