AI boom could reignite inflation and derail markets in 2026

LONDON/NEW YORK CITY: After a blistering rally powered by artificial intelligence, investors are increasingly worried that markets may be overlooking a key threat heading into 2026: inflation fueled by the very tech boom driving growth.

Global equities surged in 2025, with U.S. stock indexes hitting record highs as enthusiasm for AI and expectations of easier monetary policy l