Global EconomyEconomic Times•1 min read•11/5/2026 (2h ago)

Asian shares mostly advance following US midterms, though Kospi falls on selling of chipmakers

Asian shares mostly advance following US midterms, though Kospi falls on selling of chipmakers
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Asian markets experienced an upswing on Thursday, buoyed by a rebound in U.S. equities following the midterm elections. The Dow Jones leapt over 3% as political shifts occurred, leading to the loss of control for President Trump's party. Meanwhile, South Korea's Kospi mirrored struggles in the tech sector, particularly affecting AI stocks, while a drop in...

Key Takeaways

  • Asian markets experienced an upswing on Thursday, buoyed by a rebound in U.S.
  • equities following the midterm elections.
  • The Dow Jones leapt over 3% as political shifts occurred, leading to the loss of control for President Trump's party.

Asian markets experienced an upswing on Thursday, buoyed by a rebound in U.S. equities following the midterm elections. The Dow Jones leapt over 3% as political shifts occurred, leading to the loss of control for President Trump's party. Meanwhile, South Korea's Kospi mirrored struggles in the tech sector, particularly affecting AI stocks, while a drop in oil prices severely impacted energy firm shares.

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