# First Thing: Global tech stocks wobble over AI regulation fears after midterms

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/first-thing-global-tech-stocks-wobble-over-ai-regulation-fears-after-midterms/
- Published: 2026-11-06T13:43:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T13:48:30+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/06/first-thing-tech-stocks-ai-regulation-midterms
- Topics: AI, Americas, Business, Elections, Markets, Politics, Technology, World

## Key points

- Peru seized more than 3,000 tarantulas hidden in socks.
- AI regulation fears drove a global tech sell-off.
- The Nasdaq fell 5.5%, its worst day in 19 months.

## Summary

Customs officials in Peru seized more than 3,000 tarantulas hidden in socks, adding an unusual development to a briefing also dominated by falling technology shares. Global markets slid after Democrats’ midterm victory fuelled expectations of tighter rules for AI and datacentres, raising concerns about the pace and returns of investment in the sector.

The Nasdaq fell 5.5% on Thursday, its worst day in 19 months, and the sell-off spread to Asian markets and London. Google, Meta and TikTok are also suing to block a California law that restricts social media features considered psychologically exploitative to children; the article notes other developments, including Paraguay’s president resigning after a banking crisis froze three million accounts.

## Coverage

- [The Guardian: First Thing: Global tech stocks wobble over AI regulation fears after midterms](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/06/first-thing-tech-stocks-ai-regulation-midterms)
- [Daily Mail: Global stocks tumble as AI panic grips markets following Democrat midterms landslide - as Trump declares: 'You only have yourselves to blame!'](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16270999/Global-stocks-tumble-AI-panic-grips-markets-following-Democrat-midterms-landslide-Trump-declares-You-blame.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490)

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