Mood Shift
February 27, 2026
Market sentiment changed in the early weeks of 2026. Doubts crept in about the big bets on AI that had sent US tech stocks shooting up in 2025 and buoyed global markets. Expectations also faltered that the Federal Reserve would move quickly to cut interest rates, once a new Chair takes office in May. Overall, US equities barely budged. How come – and will the shift in sentiment last?