AI investment is rapidly increasing, with hyperscaler spending expected to grow from $673 billion in 2024 to $892 billion by 2028. Despite strong revenue growth from companies like Alphabet, concerns about overinvestment have caused significant market value drops. Productivity gains from AI are less than reported, and economic growth heavily depends on AI-related spending. Rising semiconductor prices, energy demand, and a weakening job market raise caution about a potential bubble burst in the AI sector.
The S&P 500 recently fell below its support level near 7420, reaching new monthly lows and indicating a subtle bearish shift in the market. This movement suggests a slow topping process may be underway, with increased chances of a near-term retraceme...
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The S&P 500 closed the week with a 0.6% loss, marking its second consecutive weekly decline, the longest since March 2026. The index currently stands 2.6% below its record close from June 2, 2026, though it remains up 8.3% year-to-date. In comparison...
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