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US500 Outlook: Small-Cap AI Rally Faces Inflation and Interest Rate Headwinds

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  • Small-cap stocks in tech and energy are outperforming the S&P 500 due to AI infrastructure demand and energy price tailwinds.
  • However, rising interest rates and inflation present significant long-term risks to these smaller balance sheets, leading to potential volatility despite current market momentum.
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