Investment in firms focused on artificial intelligence fell on Thursday, with the selloff moving beyond American borders to impact markets worldwide. The broadening decline in technology equities triggered a flight to safety, causing bond prices to climb as investors expressed skepticism over the high capital requirements for the current AI development cycle.
The market pressure comes as traders process new inflation data and high-profile corporate earnings following the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to maintain existing interest rates. While shares of big tech continue to face headwinds, Jim Cramer observed that billions of dollars have been rotated out of the sector and into health care, banking, and consumer products.
