Nikkei Stock Average Falls 3.1% to 61,130.88

By Junko FujitaJapan's Nikkei average slumped on Wednesday as AI-related stocks slid on concerns that Democratic gains in the US midterm elections could lead to stricter rules for dead-centre projects and slower AI infrastructure spending.The Nikkei TVC:NI225 was down 3.1% at 61,127.9, as of 0150…