AI doomsday fears are arriving at the worst possible time for the stock market

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 15 Sep 2026, 2:20 AM MYT (1 hr ago)

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The latest cracks in the AI trade are emerging at a particularly troubling time for investors.

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AI doomsday fears are arriving at the worst possible time for the stock market

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