Investors rotate from tech stocks into defensive sectors
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Investors are moving money from technology stocks into defensive sectors such as consumer staples, healthcare and utilities, according to analysts quoted by CNBC. The MSCI World Information Technology index fell 7% in October and is down a further 4.6% in November so far.
Analysts describe markets as being in a "state of alert."
CNBC attributes the tech volatility this year to concerns over AI capital expenditure, cash flow and debt.
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AIAnalysts say markets are in a "state of alert" as investors rotate from tech stocks into defensive sectors such as consumer staples, healthcare and utilities. The MSCI World Information Technology index lost 7% in October and is down a further 4.6% in November so far. Concerns over AI capital expenditure, cash flow and debt have driven multiple bouts of tech volatility this year.
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