Dollar slips to one-month low on midterms AI fears

The US dollar fell to a one-month low on Wednesday following Democratic victories in the midterm elections. Investors grew concerned that the shift in power could bring stricter artificial intelligence regulation and slow economic growth.

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The United States dollar fell to a one-month low on Wednesday after Democrats secured majorities in both chambers of Congress during midterm elections. The currency index dropped to 101.39 as markets weighed potential tighter regulations on artificial intelligence.