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‘Shell-shocked’ investors seek shelter in ASX as AI trade unwinds

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 08, 2026 • 01:20 AM
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The Australian sharemarket is set climb on Monday, extending last week’s 1.3 per cent gain, as investors shift away from US technology stocks.

‘Shell-shocked’ investors seek shelter in ASX as AI trade unwinds

The Australian sharemarket looks set to outperform Wall Street as investors fret over restrictions on artificial intelligence and data centres in North America, pushing them towards domestic blue-chip stocks.

Futures indicate that the S & P/ASX 200 will open 0.2 per cent higher on Monday, following a subdued recovery in the US on Friday (Saturday AEDT), when some investors braved the volatility to buy the dip in technology stocks.

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