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AI boom lifts stock wealth, but higher money costs raise risks

The shift of wealth toward stocks is happening alongside a rise in the cost of money, leaving investors more exposed if market conditions tighten.

MarketWatch says U.S. wealth has shifted toward stocks from homes during the past four years.

The outlet attributes the stock-led bull market to the AI boom.

MarketWatch also warns that this rally is being accompanied by an increase in the cost of money, which it flags as a key reason for concern.

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