Tech Stocks Under Pressure
Victoria Reuvers of WealthStrat discusses higher oil prices, rising bond yields and a stronger US dollar, as well as weaker US markets amid AI concerns. She also looks at the upcoming US Fed meeting, gold prices and the case for emerging ma

Higher oil prices, rising bond yields and a stronger dollar are combining to pressure tech equities, with AI-related concerns adding to weaker US market sentiment. The upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting is a key near-term variable for global risk assets, while the cited case for emerging markets and diversification suggests investors may rotate toward less dollar-sensitive exposures.
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