Week 7 CY26, Wrapped: Despite fresh Dow record, AI fears persist; US inflation due; uranium marries tech

Market Overview - The Dow Jones has reached a record high of 50,000, but the focus should be on the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, where signs of weakness are emerging [1] - Concerns are rising regarding the impact of 'Agentic AI' on software companies operating on SaaS models, such as Salesforce and Wisetech, indicating potential self-cannibalization within the tech sector [2][3] AI and Technology - 'Agentic AI' combines ChatGPT with autonomous data collation capabilities, becoming a significant topic of investment interest [2] - The emergence of AI agents is perceived as a potential threat to software margins, although this fear may be exaggerated [5] Commodities - Gold prices have stabilized around US$5,000/oz, with no recent highs reported, suggesting a market reassessment of future economic conditions [6] - Rare earth element Neodymium prices are recovering, returning to late-COVID highs, indicating potential future growth in REE stocks [9][10][12] Inflation and Economic Indicators - The upcoming US inflation report is anticipated to influence market expectations for the March Federal Open Market Committee meeting [12][13] Uranium Market - Despite a drop in uranium prices, uranium stocks in the US have increased, highlighting a disconnect in market performance [14] - Major tech companies, including Meta, Google, and Microsoft, are planning to operate nuclear power plants to support data centers, generating market hype and potential tax benefits [15][16]