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Potential tech crash anticipated after midterm elections

A tech selloff may worsen following the upcoming November elections, analysts suggest.

Oct 16, 2026, 12:31 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Markets Analyst) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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MarketWatch reported that popular AI companies are facing renewed pressure this week.

Analysts warn that the situation could deteriorate further after the elections on November 3.

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MarketWatch Top Stories: How a midterm sweep by Democrats could turn this tech selloff into a tech crash

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