Asia’s AI-heavy stock markets face a new US policy wildcard in the midterm elections, with the outcome potentially reshaping the tech trade and sectors from clean energy to defense.
A Democratic sweep of both chambers of Congress would likely bring greater scrutiny of the AI industry and data-center buildout. An unexpected Republican hold would offer more policy continuity, potentially benefiting Korean and Taiwanese chipmakers and other suppliers to the US technology boom, according to strategists. Currently, polls and prediction markets indicate a high likelihood that Republicans will lose control of the House of Representatives, while the outcome for the Senate is less certain.
