© Reuters By Ambar Warrick Investing.com-- Asian stocks saw choppy trade on Wednesday as investors awaited the results of the U.S. midterm elections for more cues on the world’s largest economy, while Chinese stocks slumped further on more weak economic data. China’s blue-chip index fell 0.9%, while the index fell 0.5% after data showed the country’s shrank for the first time in a year. also grew less than expected, as COVID-19 lockdowns crimped local economic activity. The dismal data served to worsen sentiment toward Chinese markets, amid diminishing hopes that the country will scale back its strict COVID-19 rules. China...