https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-futures-fall-as-democrats-win-big-in-midterms-with-traders-betting-they-slow-data-center-buildout-live-updatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-futures-fall-as-democrats-win-big-in-midterms-with-traders-betting-they-slow-data-center-buildout-live-updateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-futures-fall-as-democrats-win-big-in-midterms-with-traders-betting-they-slow-data-center-buildout-live-updates#u182448Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:52:04 +0000US equity markets rose Wednesday following a Democratic sweep of Congress, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq each gaining over 1.7%. The Dow recorded its best post-midterm day in 44 years as investors reacted to a divided government and hopes for an Iran peace deal. However, the tech sector faced volatility; the Nasdaq entered a correction and fell 2% due to fears that Democratic control will lead to tighter AI regulations and data-center moratoriums. AMD bucked the trend, rising on a strong 2027 growth outlook.Why it mattersThe midterm elections resulted in Democrats taking control of Con