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Markets rebound as investors keep weighing AI risks
Investors were returning to stocks after recent falls, but doubts about AI-linked companies remained.
Asian share markets rebounded and US stock futures rose, while futures on the EuroStoxx 50 stayed weak.
The concern is whether heavy investment in AI can produce lasting profits, given the high costs and debt involved.
California-based Anthropic is preparing to list on Wall Street, with a target valuation of about $1.5 trillion, though some investors want a lower figure.
Nvidia’s board has opened an independent investigation into reports about possible Chinese intelligence involvement in dealings with its chief executive, Jensen Huang; he has said he will cooperate.
Investors will also watch US inflation data and company earnings this week for signs of how the economy and AI business are developing.
Investors returned to buying after market declines, while concerns about the risks and costs of artificial intelligence remained.
US stock futures were higher, while Euro Stoxx 50 futures were weak.
Investors are questioning whether large AI investments can generate sufficient revenue and profit.
Anthropic is preparing a possible stock market listing, but investors are pressing for a lower valuation.
Nvidia said its board would commission an independent investigation into reports concerning its chief executive, Jensen Huang.
- Who
- Investors and companies including Anthropic and Nvidia. Market participants are reassessing the prospects and costs of AI.
- What
- Markets rebounded as investors resumed buying after declines, while AI-related concerns persisted.
- When
- The article was published on 9 November 2026. It describes market conditions that day and events expected during the week.
- Where
- Global markets, including Wall Street, Europe and Asia; Nvidia's investigation concerns reports circulating in the United States.
- Why
- Investors are weighing AI growth prospects against the cost of investment, debt and the time needed to earn returns.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The article reported that US stock futures were higher and investors were returning to buy after market declines.
Investors were due to watch earnings from CoreWeave, Applied Materials and Cisco Systems as a test of the economics of AI investment.
US consumer inflation data was due to be published, with the annual October figure unavailable because of the shutdown.
Anthropic aims to list by the end of November, though its expected roadshow could be delayed.
- Article publication
- 9 November 2026
- US inflation forecast
- Monthly headline inflation of 0.3%; core inflation of 0.2%
- Anthropic target valuation
- About $1.5 trillion
- Investor valuation range for Anthropic
- $1 trillion to $1.3 trillion
- Nvidia board action
- Independent investigation into reports concerning Jensen Huang
- Expected AI-related earnings
- CoreWeave, Applied Materials and Cisco Systems