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AI Trade Frenzy: Riding a Virtuous Cycle
October saw unexpected market strength, defying “Octoberphobia” concerns. The S&P 500 rose 2.3% and Nasdaq surged 4.7%, fueled by tech sector growth. Amazon’s cloud-computing success, driven by AI demand, boosted AI-related stocks. Nvidia’s $5 trillion valuation highlights AI’s dominance. Big Tech’s increased capital expenditure on AI infrastructure signals long-term growth potential and a sustained “virtuous cycle” of AI adoption and innovation.