Artificial intelligence (AI) news

Artificial intelligence is transforming finance. AI algorithms analyse data, predict trends, and automate trading. Companies involved in the development of artificial intelligence are impacting market efficiency and potentially increasing volatility in the global economy.

Asia open: AI exuberance rotates into small caps amid sticky inflation and looming central bank tightening

Global stock markets climbed to record highs as AI-driven investment expanded beyond mega-cap technology firms into small-cap industrial and infrastructure companies. Alphabet’s surprise US$80 billion capital raise underscored the enormous funding demands of the AI supercycle, while stronger U.S. labour data and rising Eurozone inflation reinforced expectations for tighter monetary policy. Investors are now balancing growth optimism against mounting interest-rate risks.

03-06-2026 04:54 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: US stock futures dipped on conflicting US-Iran news after S&P 500 scaled a historic high

Global stock markets reached new record highs as investors embraced AI-driven growth and improving U.S.-Iran diplomatic prospects. Strong U.S. manufacturing data reinforced confidence in the AI infrastructure boom, while major technology firms such as Nvidia, Dell, and Oracle led gains. However, beneath the surface, consumer savings have fallen to near post-financial-crisis lows and market leadership remains heavily concentrated in a handful of AI-related stocks, raising concerns over long-term

02-06-2026 01:41 GMT by Kelvin Wong