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European stock markets opened lower on Friday following significant losses on Wall Street, driven by concerns over potential restrictions on AI data centers after Democratic victories in U.S. elections. The Stoxx Europe 600 index fell by 1.2%, with Germany's DAX down 1.6%, and France's CAC 40 and London's FTSE 100 both dropping 1.4%. The downturn began on Wall Street, where major tech stocks, particularly chip manufacturers, suffered heavy losses, leading to a total decline of over $3 trillion in the S&P 500's market value. This trend extended to Asia, with the MSCI AC Asia index dropping more than 4%. Investors are worried about Democratic candidates' promises to limit new data center constructions, crucial for AI development. The Nasdaq Composite fell 5.5%, S&P 500 by 4.4%, and Dow Jones by 3.4%. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi both closed down 6%.