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AI, rates and affordability pressures drive market debate 5/20/26
44 minutes Posted May 20, 2026 at 11:07 am.
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Markets remain focused on rising rates, inflation risks and the growing divide between AI driven growth and consumer affordability pressures. Plus, Nvidia, semiconductors and autonomous defense technology continue fueling investor optimism despite concerns around valuations and global bond markets. And later, Wall Street weighs oil volatility, labor market uncertainty and the long term impact of AI spending on the broader economy.