Global Markets Rise Amid AI Bubble Concerns: WSJ Analysis

The Wall Street Journal reported on 2025-11-24 that global markets rose ahead of Thanksgiving despite AI bubble concerns [1]. U.S. indices closed higher on Nov 26: S&P 500 (+0.28%), DJI (+0.49%), Russell 2000 (+0.82%) (small-cap outperformance) [0]. Sectors showed divergence: Energy (+1.76%) led, Tech (+0.15%) gained modestly (reflecting bubble caution), Healthcare (-0.12%) lagged [0]. Cross-referencing external sources: FT noted Silicon Valley’s AI rush remains strong [2], while China warned of humanoid robot bubbles (linked to AI) [3].

1. Contrasting signals: Markets up but AI bubble concerns persist, leading to Tech underperformance relative to other sectors.
2. Small-cap outperformance: Russell 2000 (+0.82%) outpaced large-cap indices, indicating broad-based risk appetite.
3. Sector rotation: Investors shifted to Energy and small caps amid Tech caution.

• AI bubble volatility: Ongoing concerns may trigger Tech sector swings [1][3].
• Tech sector caution: Modest gains suggest investor wariness of AI-exposed assets [0].

• Energy sector strength: Leading gains indicate potential in commodity-linked assets [0].
• Small-cap growth: Russell 2000 outperformance highlights small-cap opportunities [0].

• Indices: S&P (+0.28%), DJI (+0.49%), NASDAQ (+0.22%), Russell (+0.82%) [0].
• Sectors: Energy (+1.76%), Tech (+0.15%), Healthcare (-0.12%) [0].
• Related news: WSJ (AI bubble concerns), FT (AI rush continues), China (robot bubble warning) [1][2][3].