https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cracks-are-beginning-to-show-in-the-stock-market-as-doubts-about-ai-investments-growContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cracks-are-beginning-to-show-in-the-stock-market-as-doubts-about-ai-investments-growhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cracks-are-beginning-to-show-in-the-stock-market-as-doubts-about-ai-investments-grow#u134911Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:52:03 +0000U.S. equities and global tech stocks are retreating as investors question the returns on trillions of dollars spent on artificial intelligence. The downturn follows a period of record highs, with chip stocks facing a potential $1 trillion loss in value. SK Hynix shares dropped 10% during an Asian tech rout driven by AI funding worries and fears of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Market analysts warn that a sustained decline in AI spending could jeopardize overall U.S. economic growth.Why it mattersThe current volatility follows a rapid AI-driven rally that lifted broader growth and consumer spendi