https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-slump-bonds-leap-as-ai-giants-spending-spooks-investorsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-slump-bonds-leap-as-ai-giants-spending-spooks-investorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-slump-bonds-leap-as-ai-giants-spending-spooks-investors#u168881Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:10:27 +0000Global stocks fell and bonds surged as investors worried about the spending plans of AI giants. Tech shares sank, with Alphabet's market value dropping by $500 billion, its largest decline ever. The MSCI global index decreased by 1.5% on Friday. Investors sought safety in US bonds, driving their biggest monthly gain since 2021.Why it mattersThe recent earnings reports of major tech companies have raised concerns about their heavy spending on AI, leading to a selloff in tech shares. This has driven investors to seek safer assets, such as bonds. The market reaction has been significant, wit