Major US banks are experiencing their longest weekly losing streak since the 2008 financial crisis, driven by mixed quarterly earnings and rising inflation. The KBW Bank Index has fallen about 13% since its August peak, continuing a trend of losses. Concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting financial services contribute to the negative sentiment toward the sector. Analysts highlight challenges involving elevated interest rates potentially slowing economic growth.
US stocks: S&P, Nasdaq end over 1% higher as AI-fueled optimism weighs
CoreWeave reported strong earnings, easing investor concerns about spending on AI infrastructure and boosting stock prices. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq witnessed gains following