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APAC Stocks: Negative Asia-Pac stocks were hit as participants digest the partial results from the US Midterm Elections, which have pointed to a strong performance by Democrats, with betting markets pricing a 99% probability of a Democrat sweep, in which some of the notable victories include North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas senate seats, marking the first Democrat win in the latter state since 1960. ASX 200: -0.8% Declined with the downside led by mining, materials and resources sectors, although the losses in the broader market are somewhat cushioned by resilience in defensives and consumer stocks. Nikkei 225: -3.6% Underperforms as tech takes a hit on prospects of tighter AI regulation associated with what looks increasingly to be a blue wave following the Midterm Elections. KOSPI -3.4% Suffered amid the tech sell-off, while there were also reports of North Korea conducting multiple launches. Hang Seng & Shanghai Comp: Hang Seng -0.1% / Shanghai Comp -0.1% Chinese markets have relatively weathered the stock sell-off in the region amid reports that the PBoC steps up stock repurchase and increased holdings and re-lending policies, while Chinese markets are also likely finding some solace as the increased likelihood of a Democrat sweep could restrict Trump tariff policies. US Equity Futures: Lower US equity futures were sold amid the strong performance by Democrats in the Midterm Elections, as the results so far suggest the likelihood of a blue wave, which raises the prospects of tighter AI and tech regulation. European Equity Futures -1.2% Indicate a lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 1.2% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.5% on Tuesday.