Global markets stabilize as investors weigh risks of massive AI spending spree
Global markets steadied Friday after a volatile week fueled by AI spending fears. Investors remain cautious as US layoff data adds to economic uncertainty.
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A sharp stock rout that began on Wall Street has spread to global markets as of February 6, 2026, triggering significant volatility across equities, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals. Investors are reacting to a combination of factors, including a projected $600 billion artificial intelligence spending spree by Amazon.com, Inc. , Microsoft Corporation , Alphabet Inc. , and Meta Platforms, Inc. , alongside a surge in layoffs in the US 
US. This ongoing development represents the largest market setback since mid-November and has produced sharp weekly declines in major indices worldwide.
US. This ongoing development represents the largest market setback since mid-November and has produced sharp weekly declines in major indices worldwide.
