Japan's Nikkei slides nearly 3% as investors await US midterm results
Japan's Nikkei share index dropped close to 3% as markets awaited the outcome of the US midterm elections.
Japan's Nikkei stock index fell by nearly 3% in trading, with investors looking ahead to the results of the US midterm elections.
The decline came as market participants awaited the vote outcome, which is closely watched for its possible effect on economic and financial conditions.