US Stock Futures Slide on Midterm Elections

US stock futures and the dollar softened as investors awaited midterm election results. Meanwhile, Asian markets rose slightly after strong results from chipmaker AMD boosted confidence in the technology sector.

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Supporters watch a screen projecting early results as they gather for an Election Night rally for US Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Democratic candidate for re-election, during the US midterm elections in Atlanta, Georgia, US, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

United States stock futures slid and the dollar softened during the Wednesday morning session as investors awaited midterm election results. Markets focused on whether Democrats can wrest control of Congress from Republicans.