JECohen: AI Spending Concerns Drive October Stock Market Volatility

• JECohen's October 2026 market analysis highlighted volatility driven by concerns over AI investment returns, energy-driven inflation and Federal Reserve policy.
• The Nasdaq fell 5.3% during the month; the S&P 500 declined 0.9%.
• Heavy AI infrastructure spending pushed some large technology companies into negative free cash flow, raising concerns about investment returns.
• The Fed held rates at 3.75%–4%, with two officials favoring a quarter-point increase amid persistent inflation.
• Third-quarter real GDP grew at a 3.4% annualized rate, supported by consumer spending growth of 2.5%.

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