Tech Sell-Off Deepens as Hot Inflation Data and AI Skepticism Rattle Wall Street

U.S. equity markets are facing significant downward pressure this Friday, February 27th, 2026, as a combination of surprisingly hot inflation data and a cooling sentiment toward artificial intelligence (AI) heavyweights weighs on investor confidence. In afternoon trading, the major indexes are struggling to find a floor, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading the retreat.Major Market Indexes and Afternoon PerformanceAs of mid-afternoon, the S&P 500 (SPX) is trading down approximately 0.7%, hovering around the 6 ...