Microsoft(US:MSFT) Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2026-01-29 16:20Group 1 - The market experienced a significant downturn, with gold, silver, and stocks all plummeting unexpectedly [1] - Precious metals saw a sharp decline, with silver dropping by 8% and gold falling below $5200 per ounce [2] - Technology stocks collectively fell, with notable declines including Microsoft down 11.73%, Salesforce down 8.33%, and Oracle down 5.73% [6] Group 2 - The decline in technology stocks is attributed to concerns over the sustainability of AI spending and whether demand can support such massive capital expenditures [7] - The "Big Seven" tech stocks, which have driven market growth over the past three years, are now facing skepticism regarding their substantial investments in AI and the timeline for returns [7] - Microsoft reported a slowdown in cloud business growth for Q2 of fiscal year 2026 and provided a weak guidance for operating profit margins for Q3 [7]