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Economist predicts AI investment slowdown to trigger stock market drop

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An economist predicts a significant downturn in the stock market and a slowdown in GDP growth due to a projected decline in AI investment. Vicky Redwood of Capital Economics forecasts that AI-related capital expenditures will peak and then decrease by approximately 10% in 2028. This reduction is expected to impact global economies, particularly Taiwan and South Korea, and could lead to a 12% drop in the S&P 500 by the end of 2027, with tech-heavy indices facing even larger declines. AI

IMPACT Projected slowdown in AI investment could lead to stock market declines and reduced GDP growth globally.

RANK_REASON Economist's prediction about future AI investment and market impact.

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Economist predicts AI investment slowdown to trigger stock market drop

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    Stocks will tumble much further as AI investment will slow next year then fall in 2028 and drag GDP down too, economist predicts

    Capital Economics expects the S&#038;P 500 will be 12% below its current level by the end of 2027, putting it 17% off its early-October peak.

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