Tech stocks face pressure as AI leaders call for development guardrails, while energy markets rally on supply disruption fears following the delay of key Middle East diplomatic meetings.
Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.5% as AI-linked stocks sold off on safety concerns.
WTI crude rose on supply disruption fears after Strait of Hormuz talks were postponed.
Brent crude briefly moved above $108 a barrel on Middle East supply concerns.
Taiwan Semiconductor shares fell as AI safety debate raised concerns over chip demand.
SK Hynix declined amid a broader sell-off in AI-related semiconductor stocks.
Samsung Electronics fell as AI development slowdown fears hit technology shares.
S&P 500 futures declined 0.6% amid broad market pressure from tech and geopolitical risks.
SoftBank shares declined in Asia as AI-linked stocks faced pressure from safety concerns.
Dow futures fell 0.1% as investors weighed AI safety concerns and Middle East tensions.
US stock futures retreated on Monday as investors weighed calls for a slowdown in AI development against rising geopolitical tensions. Nasdaq 100 futures led the decline with a 1.5% drop, while Brent crude climbed above $108 a barrel following the postponement of critical Strait of Hormuz talks.
Stocks are under pressure following calls from industry leaders like Anthropic's CEO to slow the development of advanced AI models due to safety and misuse concerns.
The postponement of talks between Gulf states and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz has increased uncertainty over global energy supply routes, pushing Brent and WTI crude prices higher.