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Albert Edwards says AI’s economic gains remain more promise than reality

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MarketWatch highlights Albert Edwards, a strategist known for generally bearish views on equity markets, arguing that the economic benefits of AI are not yet materializing in the real economy.

In his view, the AI boom may show parallels with earlier episodes, but he characterizes current AI-driven gains as a promise rather than a reality at present, implying investors should not assume near-term economic payoff is already reflected.

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MarketWatchA strategist who called the Asian financial crisis sees parallels with the AI boom
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