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Article NPR Business

Stocks hit records as AI optimism grows, but bond markets tell a different story

NPR Business September 18, 2026 · 8:45 am Read Original
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The stock market is at record highs, largely thanks to tech stocks that are benefitting from investor optimism about the AI boom. But bond markets may be telling a different story.

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Source NPR Business
Published Sep 18, 2026 · 8:45 am
Article ID bi3k7um
Original URL Open source
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