ROCKEFELLER WARNS AI BUBBLE RISK AS YIELDS HIT 5%

Sharma, who also serves as founder and CIO of Breakout Capital, published a column arguing that a 5% level on the 10-year Treasury yield could derail the AI boom. With yields now meaningfully above that threshold at 5.2%, the question becomes what the higher rate environment implies for the sector. Rising yields typically pressure growth stocks and capital-intensive sectors, including AI companies that rely heavily on investor appetite for high-risk, future-focused businesses. The commentary reflects broader concerns about whether current AI valuations can sustain themselves in a higher interest rate environment. Sharma's warning adds to ongoing debate about AI market fundamentals. While some investors remain bullish on AI's long-term potential, others have raised questions about whether the sector's valuations have outpaced actual profitability and revenue growth.