MARKET MELTDOWN: Inflation Shock, AI Fear & Energy Volatility — Live Expert Breakdown

U.S. stocks plunged sharply on Friday, February 27, 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling as much as ~700‑800 points, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq sliding deeply into the red, and tech and financial sectors leading the sell‑off as markets closed out a turbulent February. This broad market retreat was driven by hotter‑than‑expected inflation data (Producer Price Index), renewed AI valuation fears, rising geopolitical risk, and defensive positioning among institutional investors — setting the stage for an urgent and wide‑ranging discussion. On today’s Wayve Wire, host Todd M. Schoenberger sits down with Rhys Williams (CIO) and Joe Besecker (CEO) of Wayve Capital for a live, real‑time debrief of the sell‑off and what it means for markets ahead. In this episode, they unpack: ✔️ Why stocks are selling off today — sticky inflation, AI risk repricing, and risk‑off sentiment ✔️ Investor sentiment around AI adoption vs. valuation disconnect — including technology leadership and broader rotation dynamics ✔️ Financial sector performance vs. perception — opportunities in banks & financial services despite negative headline narratives ✔️ Energy markets & geopolitical risk — supply disruption potential and portfolio weighting ideas ✔️ Commodities, metals, and AI data center resource demands — where energy, metals, and infrastructure costs intersect with market flows ✔️ Macro drivers to watch — upcoming inflation data, jobs reports, and policy expectations ✔️ Long‑term opportunity vs. short‑term volatility — how strategic positioning can navigate choppy waters Whether you’re a portfolio manager, advisor, or active investor, this episode delivers expert context you won’t get from the headlines alone. 👉 Watch and Listen now and arm yourself with insights ahead of next week’s data storms. 👉 Don’t forget to Like 📢 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👍 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Comment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💬 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔔 for more in-depth market analysis! 🔗 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://biztalktodaytv.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧 Contact on Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📢Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CrossCheck Media Inc., Biz Talk Today TV (BTT), or any of their affiliated entities, platforms, or distribution partners. CrossCheck Media produces content across video, audio, and digital print formats, and the perspectives shared in any format are for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing presented should be construed as financial, investment, legal, or tax advice, nor as a recommendation to buy or sell any security, asset, or strategy. All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Viewers and readers should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a licensed financial advisor or other qualified professional before making financial decisions. A buyer-beware approach is always prudent. #WayveWire #MarketCrash #StockMarketSelloff #Inflation #AIStocks #DowJones #SAndP500 #Nasdaq #FinancialMarkets #MarketVolatility #WayveCapital #RhysWilliams #JoeBesecker #ToddSchoenberger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.