US Midterm Election Triggers Blue Sell-Off, Futures Plunge 5%

US stock futures fell over 5% and Asian markets collapsed as midterm election results pointed to a Democratic sweep, echoing the 2016 'Trump shock' but in reverse. The sell-off reflects investor anxiety over potential policy shifts, though the exact composition of Congress remains uncertain. This marks a sharp reversal from pre-election expectations favoring Democrats, driving a risk-off move across global markets.

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