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One of the key catalysts for volatility was the cooling-off in the AI sector. As enthusiasm for artificial intelligence heated up earlier in the year, fears of a potential bubble grew among investors. This apprehension was validated in November when the NASDAQ 100 plummeted by 5.6% in just a few days. Although this percentage might seem modest, the real concern was the disproportionate decline in stocks strongly tied to AI development. Many of these stocks suffered far more severe losses, underlining the fragility of the speculative AI hype.