Spooky story released; stocks fall
Wall Street banks also slide as fears over AI disruption mount
Dollar dips after US president imposes 15% duty following Supreme Court decision to strike down previous policy
Government has encouraged retail traders to buy domestic equities
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Gap between large moves in individual equities and subdued index performance hits highest since global financial crisis
The tide has turned against the cap-weighted index
Raspberry Pi has more substance than some former retail-investor darlings
Statistics > Theory
Inflows on track for all-time high in February as global fund managers seek alternatives to expensive US tech shares
AI is already smarter and more knowledgeable than all financial advisers
Push to support chancellor’s ‘nation of investors’ plan divides financial services industry
Most employees will receive 5% less in equity rewards after bigger cuts a year before
Investment group’s decision sends shivers through industry
An undervalued and overlooked sector is starting to draw more support
Two funds build exposure to Elon Musk’s SpaceX that exceeds 15%
Goodbye 2025; hello, 2026
The Fed might cut rates despite a healthy economy and a weakening dollar
Apax Partners abandons offer for FTSE 250 company over ‘challenging market conditions’
Regulator’s move comes amid pressure from government to revive stock market
The AI threat to white-collar work has wiped billions from stocks ranging from wealth management to insurance
Sectors including wealth management and trucking have been hit with sudden share price declines
The flap of an AI paper triggers a freight-ening sell-off
Data group’s share price has fallen in recent months
Gold and silver also drop while Treasuries rally