$600B Tech Wipeout Meets $1.48T Margin Debt
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- Major tech companies suffered a $600 billion wipeout over two days as investors penalized heavy AI spending amid negative free cash flows.
- Retail margin debt reached $1.48 trillion by September 2026, raising concerns that falling collateral values could trigger forced selling.
- Rising credit risks and lack of AI financial payoff outside major tech firms caused widespread market jitters and defensive sector rotations.
