European equity markets fell after the United States held its mid‑term elections, which produced a strong Democratic surge described as a “bluenami.” Investors reacted to expectations that the new administration would impose stricter regulations on artificial intelligence and data‑centre operations. Analysts said those policy assumptions erased trillions of dollars in market value. The sell‑off reflected concerns about higher compliance costs for tech firms. The move highlighted how US political outcomes can ripple through overseas markets.