This was the week the AI trade cracked. So what's next?

NPR | By Rafael Nam,

John Ruwitch

Published November 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM EST

Big losses by AI shares in stock markets after Democrats won the midterm elections have left investors shaken and wondering comes next.

Rafael Nam

Rafael Nam is NPR's Senior Business Editor.

John Ruwitch

John Ruwitch is a correspondent with NPR's international desk. He covers Chinese affairs.

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