US stocks lose $2.5 trillion as AI spending fears spark sell-off
In short
US stocks lost $2.5 trillion after investors sold technology shares.
The selling was tied to worries that policy changes could slow future spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, which hit Wall Street sentiment.
What the reporting says
The sell-off followed concerns that potential policy changes could affect future spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. The move hit Wall Street technology stocks and dragged broader market sentiment lower.
Why it matters
US stocks lost $2.5 trillion as investors reversed earlier technology gains. The decline hit technology shares on Wall Street and weighed on broader market sentiment tied to AI investment expectations.