# US anti-data center sentiment hits Asian markets

> US election shift sparks tech sell-off across Asian stocks.
- Title: US anti-data center sentiment hits Asian markets · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: US election shift sparks tech sell-off across Asian stocks. US Democrats' anti-data center stance triggered Asian market drops after election results.
- Keywords: us midterm election, data center construction, nikkei stock average, taiwan stock market, japan stock market, ai sell-off, democrat party, texas governor, ohio state, apec summit, Nikkei Asia
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/editor-in-chief-s-picks/editor-s-choice-us-anti-data-center-sentiment-spreads-hitting-asian-markets
- Published: 2026-11-06T06:34:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us midterm election, data center construction, nikkei stock average, taiwan stock market, japan stock market, ai sell-off, democrat party, texas governor, ohio state, apec summit, news, business
## US election results
US Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress after midterm elections.
## Asian markets react
Tokyo Stock Exchange dropped Nikkei average below 60,000 for first time since mid-May.
## Data center opposition
Texas voters ousted Republican governor who supported data center expansion.
## US tech sell-off
US tech stocks fell as investors saw Democrats' anti-data center stance as a headwind.
## Asian supply chain impact
US anti-data center movement threatens Asian technology supply chains.
## APEC summit focus
Trump may pursue deals with China and Russia at upcoming APEC leaders summit.
## Key takeaway

US Democrats' anti-data center stance triggered Asian market drops after election results.