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Meta's AI Agent Triggers Turbulence in US Banking Sector
Leading American banking institutions experienced significant stock declines Tuesday amid investor concerns about AI-driven disruption to conventional banking models.
JPMorgan Chase dropped 3.4%, while Wells Fargo experienced a 3.9% decline, representing its steepest fall since May.
Bank of America shares decreased 3%, and Citigroup slipped approximately 2%. Brokerage firms faced even steeper losses, with Charles Schwab declining over 6% and LPL Financial tumbling more than 7%.
The market reaction intensified following increased attention on Meta's Muse personal AI agent before the company's Meta Connect conference.