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Last week was relatively quiet on the geopolitical stage as the US and Iran continued their negotiations, with neither side reaching an agreement on various issues. This lack of resolution did not impact the financial markets, which have been grappling with uncertainty for several months.
Any eventual agreement or disagreement will undoubtedly have some ramifications on the market.
In a different development, the partial shutdown of the US government concluded last Tuesday when the House passed a temporary spending bill, allowing negotiations to resume. This development has contributed to a sense of stability in the financial sector. Additionally, data from the US Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) indicate that activity in the manufacturing sector is on the rise.
However, the S&P has faced challenges as investors express concerns regarding the overall effects of AI (artificial intelligence) technology. There is anxiety that AI could diminish the demand for traditional software products and services. The issue lies in the fact that large investments are being funneled into AI infrastructure, yet investors are apprehensive about whether these investments will yield proportional returns.
There is also growing concern that AI might negatively impact several established software businesses, while the substantial investments in artificial intelligence now appear to carry greater risk.
On the jobs front, the latest US economic data indicate that turmoil in the AI sector is causing disruptions in the labour market.
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