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AI Breakthroughs Could Revive U.S. Stock Indexes by 2026

12/31/2025

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Kathleen Brooks of XTB says artificial intelligence advancements could help U.S. stock indexes recover by early 2026.
She notes U.S. stocks have underperformed global indexes this year despite growth in U.S. tech firms.
This underperformance has raised concerns about stock valuations, Brooks says.
If AI reaches a breakthrough, U.S. stocks could regain leadership and overcome end-of-year stagnation.

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Kathleen Brooks of XTB says artificial intelligence advancements could help U.S. stock indexes recover by early 2026.
She notes U.S. stocks have underperformed global indexes this year despite growth in U.S. tech firms.
This underperformance has raised concerns about stock valuations, Brooks says.
If AI reaches a breakthrough, U.S. stocks could regain leadership and overcome end-of-year stagnation.