• Shard Capital warned in its October 2026 review that AI capital spending risks becoming an earnings headwind as financing needs rise.
• The five largest AI spenders’ capital expenditure is expected to reach $803-828 billion, raising concerns over future investment returns.
• Global equities fell 1.58% in dollar terms; the Nasdaq dropped 5.28% as investors questioned technology valuations.
• Value stocks gained 2.63% in dollar terms versus a 3.5% decline for growth stocks, highlighting a pronounced market rotation.
• US Treasuries returned 2.36% as investors sought safety; AI-exposed corporate bond issuers faced increasing spread pressure.

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