The Financial Times is holding a live Ask an Expert Q&A session on Thursday, September 24, at 1 PM BST, featuring markets columnist Katie Martin and US financial commentator Robert Armstrong. The session, which is part of a weekly text-based series, invites readers to submit questions in advance or during the discussion on the biggest market risks.
Key market concerns highlighted include a dimmed outlook for US tech stocks due to worries about an AI-induced doomsday scenario. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently delayed the company's IPO, citing an "ill-advised moment" to go public amid existential risks associated with AI. This has raised questions about whether rising debt markets could undermine the AI boom.
Another significant risk is the surge in US borrowing costs, with the 10-year Treasury yield hitting its highest level since 2007, reaching 5.04 percent. This increase in bond yields puts pressure on public finances, as noted by the OECD, and contributes to broader market instability. The Q&A will delve into these and other pressing financial topics.
