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AI rally boosts U.S., Europe stocks to record highs

8/18/2026

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  • U.S. and European stocks hit record highs on April 22, 2026 as investors chased AI.
  • European Central Bank economists warned in a Monday blog that the AI surge could trigger a correction as investors may be overoptimistic or prices could fall if AI valuations are accurate, citing past tech revolutions.
  • The economists compared AI to past tech booms and warned that spreading adoption raises uncertainty and risk premiums that could depress stock prices.