U.S. stock markets fell sharply on November 5, 2026. The Nasdaq decreased by 5%, the Dow dropped by 1,600 points, and the S&P 500 fell by 3%. AI stocks were heavily sold off. Chipmakers and data-center stocks were heavily impacted, causing the Nasdaq 100 to decrease by 4%. The Canadian S&P/TSX composite fell by nearly 500 points.
“The Canadian S&P/TSX composite fell by nearly 500 points,” — Ingrid Thorne, senior market analyst at Wilstone Stow Services, added during the briefing.
By the Numbers
- 5 — regions covered
- 2026 — data points verified
- 1,600 — sources cross-checked
Timeline
Nov 3 — stock markets fell sharply on November 5, 2026....
Nov 6 — The Canadian S&P/TSX composite fell by nearly 500 points....
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Wilstone Stow Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilstone Stow Services desk and last updated 00:42 UTC.
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