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Market Concerns Over AI-Driven Corrections

Updated 2026-08-18 12:25 UTC 2 sources Negative

Central bank economists warn of a potential market correction due to high valuations driven by AI. Meanwhile, fund managers remain optimistic about stock performance despite various concerns.

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MarketWatch

Fund managers have rarely been this bullish about stocks, says a Bank of America survey

Higher interest rates, a global slowdown, political instability and AI capex are just four things about which investors aren’t especially troubled in late summer.

2026-08-18 12:07 UTC

CNBC

'Worrisome': AI is driving a looming market correction, central bank economists warn

History suggests valuations will tumble even if they are a fair reflection of the transformative power of AI, according to a European Central Bank analysis.

2026-08-18 12:07 UTC