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Oil shock risks choking AI gains, WTO warns
world-economy22 days ago

Oil shock risks choking AI gains, WTO warns

The WTO warns that a prolonged oil-price shock from the Middle East conflict could curb the AI boom since AI investment is energy-intensive, potentially shaving about 0.5 percentage points from global goods trade growth and risking food security if energy and fertiliser costs stay elevated; 2025 still saw 4.6% goods trade growth driven by Asia and North American AI investment, but the outlook calls for growth to slow to about 1.9% in the absence of shocks.

via The Guardian|
#ai-investment#energy-security#fertilizers
Meta weighs a 20% layoff as AI spending aims to boost productivity
technology26 days ago

Meta weighs a 20% layoff as AI spending aims to boost productivity

Meta Platforms may cut up to 20% of its workforce as AI-driven productivity gains are believed to offset heavy AI spending; Reuters cited planning but Meta called the report speculative. Analysts see potential EPS upside if savings are redirected to AI initiatives, even as Meta pursues about $135 billion in AI investment for 2026.

via MarketWatch|
#ai-investment#artificial-intelligence#earnings-per-share
US GDP slows to 1.4% in Q4 2025 as shutdown drags growth
business1 month ago

US GDP slows to 1.4% in Q4 2025 as shutdown drags growth

US GDP rose at a 1.4% annualized rate in Q4 2025, undershooting economists’ expectations of about 3%, as disruptions from the government shutdown and softer consumer spending weighed on growth. The CBO estimated the shutdown shaved roughly 1.5 percentage points from Q4 GDP, with most lost output expected to be recovered. AI-related investment and tax cuts are seen as supports for activity later in the year, even as the economy remains uneven and inflation pressures persist.

via The Guardian|
#ai-investment#business#consumer-spending
Amazon commits massive AI boost as Big Tech races ahead, shares slide
business2 months ago

Amazon commits massive AI boost as Big Tech races ahead, shares slide

Amazon said it will spend about $200 billion this year on AI, chips, robotics and related infrastructure, part of a broader $650 billion Big Tech AI push; the plan sent its shares down more than 11% in after-hours trading. Meta, Google and Microsoft are also pledging large AI investments, while Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky says cost cuts will continue elsewhere and CEO Andy Jassy asserts AI will reinvent customer experiences and eventually become profitable. The moves follow Amazon’s recent job cuts of about 16,000 roles to reduce costs.

via BBC|
#ai-investment#amazon#artificial-intelligence
Consumption fuels U.S. growth in 2025, with AI acting as a supporting role
economy2 months ago

Consumption fuels U.S. growth in 2025, with AI acting as a supporting role

Analyses show U.S. GDP growth in 2025 was driven primarily by consumer spending, with AI-related capital expenditures ranking a distant second. Adjusted for imports, AI’s net contribution to growth averaged 0.4–0.5 percentage points (roughly 20–25% of growth excluding imports), while software and computers were AI’s biggest GDP contributors rather than data centers. Some analysts argue AI’s impact on GDP is overstated. Quarterly data later in 2025 showed strong growth (Q3 at 4.3% annualized) despite a negative Q1, with Q2’s pace in between. Looking ahead to 2026, consumption is expected to remain resilient, aided by AI investments, possible Fed rate cuts, and unemployment stabilization tied to slower immigration; productivity and job creation will be key watchpoints.

via CNBC|
#ai-investment#consumption#economy
U.S. Stock Markets Reach New Highs Amid Economic Data and Tech Optimism
business3 months ago

U.S. Stock Markets Reach New Highs Amid Economic Data and Tech Optimism

US stocks reached new highs driven by sector rotation and hopes for interest rate cuts, with market sentiment supported by strong retail flows and positive economic signals, despite geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Investors are eyeing AI developments and macroeconomic data to gauge future gains, with analysts predicting continued growth in 2026.

via Bloomberg.com|
#ai-investment#business#interest-rates
business3 months ago

2025 M&A Market Surges to $4.5 Trillion with Record-Breaking Deals

The media and entertainment industry is experiencing a significant wave of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic deals through 2025 and into 2026, driven by streaming consolidation, local broadcast ownership changes, and investments in AI, with key players including Netflix, Warner Bros, Disney, and Middle Eastern investors. Regulatory and political factors, including potential deregulation under Trump, influence deal flow, while companies focus on profitability and scale amid industry reinvention.

via Deadline|
#ai-investment#business#media-manda
Billionaires' Top AI Stock Picks Poised to Dominate by 2026
business3 months ago

Billionaires' Top AI Stock Picks Poised to Dominate by 2026

Billionaire hedge fund manager Philippe Laffont has invested about a third of his portfolio in six AI stocks, including Meta, Microsoft, TSMC, Amazon, Nvidia, and Alphabet, which he believes will dominate in 2026 due to the booming AI industry and increased data center spending. These stocks are positioned to benefit from the growing demand for AI infrastructure and computing power, making them attractive investments as they are currently below their all-time highs.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai-investment#ai-stocks#business