Westpac Banking Corporation
February 13, 2026
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Risk-off sentiment dominated markets as tech sector valuation concerns and AI-related business model fears led to a 1.0% decline in the S&P 500 and a rally in US Treasuries. Commodities like gold and copper also fell sharply despite the flight to safety.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Global markets shifted to a risk-off sentiment driven by tech valuation concerns and fears of AI's negative impact on existing business models.
- 2.US equities declined led by major tech firms, with the S&P 500 falling 1.0% and the tech sector dropping over 2%.
- 3.Safe-haven demand spurred a rally in US Treasuries, with the 10-year yield falling 7bp to 4.10%.
Table of Contents
- Key themes
- Data snapshot
- Today's key data and events
- Financial Markets
- International Data
- Corporate Directory
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Authors
Mantas Vanagas
Securities
SPXAUDUSDXAUAAPLUS 10-Year Treasury Bond
Themes
AI Disruptive SpeculationRisk-Off Flight to SafetyTech Sector Valuation Concerns
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesAustraliaUnited Kingdom
