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Stock Market Struggles Amid Rate Hikes and AI Concerns

Updated 2026-09-19 16:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Investors faced challenges last week as the stock market grappled with potential interest rate hikes by the Fed and growing concerns over artificial intelligence safety.

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Higher interest rates and AI safety fears put the stock market to the test last week

Investors wrestled with the prospect of a new Fed rate-hiking cycle and the raging debate on whether to slow down AI.

2026-09-19 16:03 UTC