BofA analysts say uncertainty over AI monetization and intensified competition vendors from China and the US could force AI model to cut prices, undermining lofty profit expectations. Rising borrowing costs will further pressure corporate earnings. E

2026-08-21

BofA analysts say uncertainty over AI monetization and intensified competition vendors from China and the US could force AI model to cut prices, undermining lofty profit expectations. Rising borrowing costs will further pressure corporate earnings. European equities already price in sustained AI spending; a reversal in AI momentum would weaken that optimism. BofA forecasts the Stoxx Europe 600 will fall about 10% to 580 by Q2 2027.