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Global markets decline as investors worry about artificial intelligence

Global markets dropped as investors reassessed spending on artificial intelligence, though sources differ slightly on the exact index declines.

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At a glance

  • Stock markets dropped worldwide due to investor concerns about artificial intelligence.12
  • The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both suffered significant declines.13

Stock markets fell worldwide following investor worries about artificial intelligence spending.12

Wall Street analysts state that investors are concerned regarding the debt AI companies use to pay for chips and data centers.12

The S&P 500 experienced its largest daily decline since July.13

The tech-heavy Nasdaq index also suffered a steep slump.13

Where sources agree

  • Global stock markets dropped2 of 3
  • Investors are worried about AI spending3 of 3
  • The Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell3 of 3

Where sources differ

What were the exact percentage declines for the stock indices?

The S&P 500 fell 1.2% and the Nasdaq tumbled 2.6%.1

The S&P 500 fell over 1.4 percent and the Nasdaq slumped nearly 2.5 percent.3

We show both readings and don't pick a side.

Who covered this

1 International2 National

Sources

  1. 1The GuardianSharp drops for AI stocks overwhelm markets worldwide as oil prices jump ↗
  2. 2CBS NewsNasdaq dives 750 points as investors reassess AI spending ↗
  3. 3The New York TimesStocks See Steepest Decline in Months Amid A.I. Worries ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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