equity markets
Coverage of equity markets in the Nexus archive.
- Bank of England warns an AI crash could plunge UK into recession
The Bank of England warned that a collapse in the AI stock market could trigger a UK recession, projecting a 2.2% GDP decline. Risks include equity market corrections, slower AI adoption, and uncertainty about long-term winners in the sector, with no new regulations planned to address high valuations.
- South Korea’s IPO bust clouds equity markets as Chaebol structure restrains listings
South Korea's IPO activity has lagged compared to regional peers due to market structure and governance reforms. The Chaebol structure is cited as a factor restraining listings in the country's equity markets.
- Beyond oil: Iran war may have transformed Asia’s trade architecture
US and Israeli military strikes on Iran initially caused energy market volatility and equity declines, but the conflict evolved into a broader stress test for Asia’s trade architecture beyond oil-related disruptions.
- Tokenized equities reach $5.5 billion market cap, fueled by SpaceX IPO access and exchange expansion
Tokenized equities have reached a $5.5 billion market cap, driven by access to SpaceX's IPO and the expansion of exchanges. This growth highlights a structural demand trend as crypto users seek access to equity markets.
- Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on Running a Bank in the Age of AI
David Solomon, chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs Group Inc., stated during an Economic Club of New York event that the equity market boom is driven by profit appetite outweighing concerns about economic disruption and inflation risks.
- Morgan Stanley's Weaver Sees Continued AI-Driven Equity Momentum
Morgan Stanley's Weaver anticipates sustained momentum in equities driven by artificial intelligence. The analysis highlights ongoing AI influence on equity markets.
- Bond yields are in the ‘danger zone.’ Here’s why that’s not hurting the market — yet.
Bond yields have reached elevated levels that historically would concern stock markets, yet equities continue to perform relatively well. The article questions whether the traditional inverse relationship between bond yields and stock valuations has weakened in the current market environment.
- Stock markets will fall, Bank of England deputy governor says
Sarah Breeden, deputy governor for financial stability at the Bank of England, warned that record-high global stock markets fail to reflect economic risks, predicting a market adjustment. She cited elevated risks in private credit and highly valued AI stocks as key concerns.
- BofA’s Raedler Warns Equity Markets Too Optimistic Amid 20-Year Low Risk Premium
Bank of America's Raedler warns that equity markets are overly optimistic due to a 20-year low in risk premiums. The bank is set to release earnings on April 15, 2026.