Nikkei extends losses, down over 4%, after U.S. Democrats win House

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The Nikkei stock index extended its losses on Wednesday afternoon, falling more than 4 percent after media projections showed Democrats retaking control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the midterm elections. The selloff reflects market jitters over divided government in Washington and the policy uncertainty it could bring.