AI Capex Boom Reshaping Inflation Dynamics
Hyperscaler AI capex spend reaches $720bn, electronic component prices +28%. Tech earnings 86% beat rate but split performance. Palantir and AMD earnings validate AI demand. This structural investment is a key supply shock keeping inflation sticky and challenging central bank credibility. Comprehensive outlook sees AI as a tailwind for moderate growth.
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Updated Aug 12, 2026