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U.S. stocks fell back today, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.2%, as rising oil prices and increasing 10-year Treasury yields pressured investor sentiment. Inflation concerns are growing, making the Federal Reserve's rate path increasingly uncertain and dampening enthusiasm across equity markets.

US stocks fell Monday, with the S&P 500 down 0.7% and Nasdaq 1.2%, as AI company leaders called for a slower development pace, rattling chip stocks. Surging oil prices, with Brent crude topping $108/barrel after a Saudi pipeline attack, added significant pressure, intensifying inflation fears ahead of the Fed's rate decision.

Wall Street is observing an 'AI doomsday trade' where chipmaker stocks decline while hyperscaler shares gain. This reflects investor focus on cloud providers building AI infrastructure, rather than broad chip demand. The trend redefines investment in the AI sector, favoring companies with direct infrastructure ownership and operational efficiency.

SemiAnalysis projects NVIDIA could amass $1.4 trillion in cash and investments by fiscal 2031, driven by its operating cash flow exceeding $100 billion annually. The chipmaker is also actively mobilizing significant third-party capital, cementing its role as a key AI supplier and financier despite potential market risks.