WaperAI spending doubts drive a sharp tech-led market selloff
Doubts about whether massive AI spending will pay off pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq sharply lower, with the Nasdaq losing more than 750 points. U.S. unemployment claims remained low, while the Bank of Japan warned of AI-related market risks.
Key developments
AI doubts hit equities
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed sharply lower as renewed concerns about returns on massive AI spending triggered a technology selloff. The Nasdaq fell more than 750 points.
Uncertainty about AI investment returns is weighing on broader equity prices, not just technology shares.
Jobless claims stay low
Initial U.S. unemployment insurance filings fell to a seasonally adjusted 194,000, near the lowest level since the 1960s, as the low-firing trend continued.
Low layoffs point to labor-market resilience as investors assess the economy and Federal Reserve policy.
Oct 22 · CNBC Economy
Also this week
Financial stability
The Bank of Japan warned of risks from an AI-related market shock and cyberattacks. CNA
What to watch
Whether massive AI spending delivers the returns investors expect remains unresolved; the timing of evidence that could settle those doubts is not announced.
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