From fear to greed and back again: AI is taking Wall Street to extremes

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 29, 2026

Artificial intelligence could wipe us all out. Or it might just kill our unwanted subscriptions. Those are the scenarios sharemarkets have swung between over the past two weeks.

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