SP 500 Falls on AI and Oil Pressures

The SP 500 dropped as fears over AI software competition and rising oil prices weighed on markets. Investors also awaited key inflation data ahead of the upcoming Fed rate decision.

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The S&P 500 fell 0.58% to 7,673.52 points on Tuesday, dragged down by software makers facing fresh artificial intelligence disruption fears. The benchmark index slipped from its recent highs as investors weighed Middle East conflict risks and upcoming inflation data. The pullback highlights growing market sensitivity to software sector valuations following recent AI model releases.

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