Stocks fall on rate hike fears and AI spending
Major U.S. stock indexes declined sharply following a strong employment report that increased the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Continued heavy AI-related capital spending added to invest…
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Higher interest rates increase borrowing costs for businesses and households while affecting retirement account values.
What to watch next
- Watch the next Federal Reserve meeting minutes for updated dot-plot projections on rate paths.