UBS CEO Says U.S. Midterm Results May Slow AI Investment

UBS Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti said U.S. midterm election results may slow artificial intelligence infrastructure investment, potentially delaying when the industry demonstrates value after recent declines in U.S. AI stocks.

Ermotti characterized the retreat in AI shares over recent weeks as a correction following expectations that had become too high. He said the election outcome may curb infrastructure investment and push back the timeline for the industry to show value.

He also advised clients not to overweight short-term political issues in asset-allocation decisions. The advice accompanied his comments on the possible effect of midterm results on AI investment.