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“Unlike the mega-cap tech giants, both AI specialists can't easily tap their own shareholders, are forced to rely upon debt and private investment markets, and are now trying to line up stock market listings.”

“In short: The news of data centre builder Firmus' share market float being pulled after lacklustre demand has been met with a mixed reaction.”

“- Published Artificial intelligence (AI) data centre company Firmus has scrapped its plans for what would have been one of Australia's biggest-ever stock market listings.”

“IMF warns of risks from AI boom and debt, but raises forecast for world growth Report comes as financial leaders gather in Bangkok for fall meetings of IMF and World Bank The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly upgraded its outlook for the world…”

“The IMF warned on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) of "elevated" risks faced by the global financial system, with potential perils including an AI-related market correction and cyber threats that could have "severe" consequences.”

“…y the US, have the highest debt-to-GDP ratios, but emerging markets and low-income countries are particularly vulnerable, given a perfect storm of challenges: capital outflows in search of higher US rates, weather extremes triggered by the El Nino climate…”

“But Oura CEO Tom Hale made the delay announcement the very day the offering had been scheduled “due to uncertainty in the IPO market.””

“Smart ring maker Oura Inc says it is postponing a planned initial public offering due to market “uncertainty”.”

“(AP Photo/Emilie Megnien) NEW YORK (AP) — Smart ring maker Oura Inc. says it is postponing a planned initial public offering due to market “uncertainty.””

“The Fed's Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday, local time, to raise rates to between 3.75 and 4.00 per cent, citing "elevated" inflation and adding that the rate hike would support a "timelier return" to its 2 per cent target for the…”

“The US stock market has fallen into the red as Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh spoke after the central bank showed it’s trying to get the nation’s high inflation under control by hiking interest rates for the first time in three years.”

“The Fed's Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday, local time, to raise rates to between 3.75 and 4.00 per cent, citing "elevated" inflation and adding that the rate hike would support a "timelier return" to its 2 per cent target for the…”

““One possible trigger could be a shift in sentiment towards the AI investment boom, which is increasingly fuelled by expectations of sustained rapid earnings growth and a debt-financing cycle that is becoming more opaque and circular,” the report said.”

“"One possible trigger could be a shift in sentiment towards the AI investment boom, which is increasingly fuelled by expectations of sustained rapid earnings growth and a debt-financing cycle that is becoming more opaque and circular."”

“While AI has powered stock market gains and U.S. economic growth in recent years, there’s been growing skepticism about whether AI will justify the trillions of dollars being spent to develop the technology.”

“Nvidia boosts share buyback by record $150B as AI boom fuels growth By Reuters Published Sep. 28, 2026 Updated Sep. 28, 2026, 11:23 a.m.”

“In response to the outcry over the high cost of gas and diesel, President Donald Trump has pulled several policy levers in recent weeks aimed at pushing down prices.”

“John Healey should “stay the course” and continue repairing the UK’s public finances, the International Monetary Fund’s top economist has said, after the fund lifted its growth forecast for Britain.”

“Nassau County, ranked the nation’s strongest seller’s market by Redfin, has seen home prices climb 5.3% over the past year, outpacing projected annual income growth of 3.6%.”

““AI continues to support growth, reinforcing the outlook for tech and critical suppliers across the supply chain,” wrote Magdalena Ocampo, market strategist at Principal Asset Management, in a report.”

“Despite the gains, Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB, said that “beneath the surface calm” there is growing concern about the “plumbing” in financial markets, everything from the cost of capital to the sustainability of the AI trade.”

“With AI coming down the track, AI will increasingly replace labour as a result.’ But while AI is posing a threat to jobs and tax receipts, Georgieva said it is has also triggered an investment boom that is keeping global growth at around 3 per cent despite…”

“The latest UK gross domestic product (GDP) figures showed the AI spending boom was a key driver of growth in July, with many of the businesses recording the largest turnover identified as being involved in activities relating to AI and cloud computing.”

“The Bank of Israel has forecast 4 percent growth for the whole of 2026 and 5.5 percent growth in 2027 – projections that far exceed the outlooks for major economies such as the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Japan.”

“They're building tech like AI-powered battlefield management, drones, and spy satellites.”

“OpenAI has revealed that it is making about $20bn less in projected revenue than it had recently indicated to investors, raising questions about the break-neck growth rate in demand for AI.”

“Firmus, the Nvidia-backed AI infrastructure company, looked set to deliver one of the biggest floats in Australian market history, seeking to raise billions at a proposed valuation of $44 billion – Woolworths entire market cap.”

“Meanwhile, AIC Mines and Kalamazoo Resources showed the broking fraternity wasn’t necessary, pulling in $70 million and $10 million respectively without a broker in sight.”

“The governor of the Bank of England has fired off a pre-Budget warning that the Chancellor must balance the books or face a renewed bond market storm.”

“Two consultants hired by Hydro-Québec say they expect the demand from data centres to more than double between 2024 and 2030 — mostly because of the growing AI industry.”

“Speaking to hundreds of analysts and developers, Zuckerberg proceeded to share news about Meta's latest AI products: its new agentic chatbot Muse, a slew of smart glasses, as well as a Tamagotchi-like AI gadget users can attach to their wrists.”

“(NASDAQ: YFOR) (“YYForce” or the “Company”), an AI-enabled workforce management platform and integrated facility management (“IFM”) provider operating across Asia and beyond, today announced the commercial expansion of 24iFM through its Services Marketplace…”

“Oil prices jumped and the price for a barrel of Brent crude got back above $US104, while the US stock market pulled further from its record with technology stocks falling sharply.”

“Even so, lending is unlikely to be the engine that powered Blue Owl’s fast growth, which puts more pressure on the firm’s other businesses, particularly as a landlord to AI data centers.”

“Canada’s population is aging, the immigration outlook remains uncertain, an AI bubble could crash stock markets and countless variables continuously reshape the broader economy and housing markets.”

“- Published Samsung Electronics says it expects a nine-fold surge in its quarterly profits compared with a year earlier, driven by surging demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) data centres.”

“The FTSE 250 fell 178.58 points, 0.7%, to 24,036.75, and the Aim all-share shed 7.64 points, 1.0%, to 775.98.”

“She also stressed the importance of tackling some of the risks of AI, which has buoyed the US stock market but raised fears of mass layoffs.”

“Growth in AI-related trade was being seen most in the United States, China and India, where companies splashed out on data centres and other infrastructure, while others were benefitting from the manufacture of chips and robotics.”

“AI stocks have been a huge force driving the U.S. market to records, including Nvidia’s 28.3% surge so far this year.”

“The significance of the AI-related stocks to the wider sharemarket’s performance is underscored by the underperformance of the S&P 500 equal weight index, which assigns every stock the same weighting, against that of the primary S&P 500 index, which uses…”

“A separate report released on Wednesday shows leading forecaster Deloitte Access Economics has cut its expectations for Australia’s economic growth to 1.7 per cent in 2027-28, down from 1.9 per cent forecast three months ago.”

“The buildout of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving investment in advanced semiconductors, servers and the sprawling data centers needed to power the technology.”

““At the stock level, AI infrastructure stocks are expected to drive more than half of S&P 500 EPS growth in Q3,” said analysts at Goldman Sachs on Friday.”

“Tech investments have dominated market activity.”

“AI borrowing binge rattles US markets AI generated NEW YORK – The world’s richest companies can no longer rely on their massive cash piles alone to stay in the artificial intelligence race and have suddenly started borrowing massively in a shift that is…”

“The missing AI piece In India, AI, or the new economy broadly, is a major missing piece of its growth story.”

“US stocks are rising near their records after a couple buyout announcements helped lift the market.”

“Companies using new technology including artificial intelligence (AI) reported it as a reason for not needing to replace workers when they leave.”

“Down-the-fairway, mature renewables — onshore wind and solar, battery storage — are absolutely seeing the most growth and have the most market participants.”

“…ger term, persistent federal budget deficits and stronger economic growth, including significant investment in AI and data centers, are likely to keep upward pressure on longer-term interest rates and prevent mortgage rates from falling meaningfully,” he…”

“In 1998 he famously wrote: The growth of the Internet will slow drastically, as the flaw in ‘Metcalfe’s law’—which states that the number of potential connections in a network is proportional to the square of the number of participants—becomes apparent: most…”

“Last week, U.S. stocks finished near an all-time high after the latest update on the U.S. job market helped to alleviate worries about higher inflation.”

“VanEck's investment strategist Anna Wu believes the investment boom underway, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence (AI), will overwhelm any short-term financial market gyrations.”

“Earlier this week, the US government said the economy’s growth in the spring was better than earlier thought, driven by businesses building AI data centres and spending by consumers.”

“For years, his true calling has been what academics term “jurisdictional arbitrage” — moving from country to country in search of a legal framework pliable enough to accommodate his appetite for risk and growth.”

“…VER, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stock Preachers News Commentary - Global Market Insights valued the e-brokerage market at $14.1 billion in 2024 and projects $34.6 billion by 2034, a compound annual growth rate of 9.4% from 2025 to…”

“Warsh promised to be an independent leader, with high ethical standards, whom markets and the public could trust.”

“But Gitzel believes Cameco’s growth story is just beginning.”

“You still need the fundamentals underneath it – margin, inventory productivity, cash flow, channel profitability, disciplined buying, effective marketing investment and a clear strategy for profitable growth,””

““The best space is being leased quickly, leaving lower-quality space on the market.”

“With the job market looking a bit weaker, the Fed may be more inclined to keep its key rate unchanged when it meets next month, rather than raise it.”

“Micron also said growth is strengthening, and it gave forecasts for upcoming profit and revenue that topped analysts’ estimates because of the AI boom.”

“Third, there's AI, which could supercharge economic growth.”

“The FTSE 250 fell 396.78 points, 1.6%, to 24,143.21, and the AIM all-share slid 5.36 points, 0.7%, to 782.04.”

“- Published Artificial intelligence (AI) could trigger financial market shocks and the UK needs to be prepared for them, the governor of the Bank of England has warned.”

“The AI boom has also propelled the country’s stock market into the ranks of the best-performing bourses this year, with the benchmark Kospi rising nearly 60 percent.”

“Separately, second-quarter GDP data – the broadest measure of the economy’s health – showed that the US economy grew at a solid clip, driven by robust consumer spending and business investment related to the buildout of AI infrastructure.”

“Growth in gross domestic product — the nation’s output of a goods and services — decelerated from a 2.5% pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.”

“Recent figures also revealed the UK economy recorded surprise growth of 0.4% in July as the AI spending boom helped deliver a boost, showing a more resilient than expected to start to the third quarter.”

“‘I will never stifle the growth a technology that will be bigger than the industrial revolution.’Donald Trump Trump believes self-regulation, the US Justice Department and the FBI will be sufficient to hold the sector and “bad actors” seeking to exploit AI’s…”

“Money markets scaled back bets on further moves as traders interpreted Bullock’s comments as less hawkish than the central bank’s statement on interest rates.”

“Micron Technology plays a critical role in the U.S.’s effort to maintain AI superiority over China.”

“The US, the key economy for global financial markets, doesn’t have that slower growth, thanks to the extraordinary levels of AI investment and the wealth effects of a sharemarket at near record levels.”

“Strong AI demand prompts Hong Kong trade body to raise exports growth forecast Trade Development Council expects Hong Kong’s merchandise exports to grow by as much as 47 per cent The latest revision follows the council in June raising its midyear forecast to…”

“The scale of the AI investments being made – in the US, it is more than $US700 billion ($990 billion) this year and could top a trillion dollars next year – and the mind-boggling rates of revenue growth that would be required to justify the investments make…”

“You could conclude that AI makes the IGR pretty much irrelevant, which Treasury tacitly acknowledges by making the first chapter in the 2026 report about AI, but you could also conclude that the current debate about AI autonomy is crucial for any predictions…”

“This, combined with escalating tensions in the Middle East, rising oil prices and fears of overspend by big tech firms on AI and data centres, meant the debt markets started to freak out.”

“The Azerbaijan International Investment Forum (AIIF) completes a full week of high-level events in Baku, which include the Baku Security Forum, where over 100 countries attended to discuss new-age threats and Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which has seen…”

“…storical facts, including expectations regarding our future growth, including growth in sales and earnings per share, expectations regarding cost savings associated with AI, as well as statements about the expected timing and completion of the proposed…”

“… call for ‘single economy’ between Atlantic provinces - ‘We control who and where’: Province at odds with municipalities over AI data centres Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said the company’s move reinforced the province’s position in the global potash…”

“NEW YORK — Nearly everyone will feel the impact of what’s going on in the bond market, no matter how far away and abstract it may seem.”

““As long as AI-related investment, US corporate profitability, and consumer spending continue to beat expectations, the economy and markets seem capable of absorbing tighter central banks and higher rates.””

“Airtel Money, a payments processor that operates in 13 African countries and should be worth between £6bn and £7bn, is a welcome addition to the stock market but it would be a stretch to say the event marks a definitive change in the weather to end the…”

“McDonald’s shares dropped by more than 5% during its investor day presentation after CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company’s growth will be flat while inflation continues to accelerate.”

“Markets in London perked up mid-afternoon after a report showed US business activity growth accelerated for a fourth successive month in September to reach the fastest rate in more than five years.”

“General Assembly, driving down oil prices and giving some optimism to markets about potentially ending the Iran war, now in its seventh month.”

“Supporting the Next Phase of Growth This organizational evolution reinforces several priorities that Saputo has communicated over recent years, including: - Expanding value-added dairy and high-protein ingredients capabilities. - Leveraging digital and…”

“He ramped up tariffs on Chinese goods after returning to power in 2025, and has since imposed curbs on the sale of AI chips to Beijing as the two nations compete for supremacy in the AI race.”

“While inflation isn’t the only driver of higher yields — borrowing for AI investments has added pressure to the run-up — it is a major one, said Padhraic Garvey, regional head of research for the Americas and managing director at ING Financial Markets.”

“Singapore’s entry-level job market shrinks despite salary growth, data shows Aon data published last month shows a 3.2 per cent drop in entry-level headcount in the city state, amid a rise in AI use in the workplace Data published last month by global…”

“There is strong growth potential in European markets for prepared foods, vegetable oils, sugar and confectionery, processed fruits and vegetables, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.”

“But there are other factors pushing yields up, including increasing competition in the bond market from large tech companies looking to raise huge amounts of money to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) development.”

“The FTSE 100 index ended down 30.68 points, 0.3%, at 10,708.33, the FTSE 250 rose 35.08 points, 0.1%, to 24,526.45, and the AIM all-share rose 0.44 of a point, 0.1%, to 795.84.”

“…king to advancing rare earth and critical-mineral resources aimed at strengthening Western supply chains for critical applications. - The IEA finds that demand for the four magnet rare earths has doubled since 2015 and should grow by another third by 2030. -…”

“MESA, Ariz., Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Corporate Visions, the leading provider of evidence-based sales training, messaging, and revenue growth solutions, today announced the appointment of Jarod Greene as Chief Marketing Officer.”

“Know More Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and a growing market for digital technologies.”

“Resurgent oil prices and inflation are weighing on markets but US tech stocks surged on Monday after Facebook owner Meta debuted its new Muse AI agent and saw its shares rise 11%.”

“live Markets live: ASX to open higher, AI stock rally drives Nasdaq to record high, oil drops below $US100 The Australian share market is likely to start the day higher after Wall Street's AI stocks surged, pushing the tech-heavy Nasdaq index to a new record…”

“The global semiconductor wafer inspection equipment market was estimated at $6.52 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately $9.67 billion by 2030, a compound annual growth rate of about 8.2%.”

“Australia's productivity growth is expected to remain below its historical average, however Treasury said artificial intelligence (AI) presented a major opportunity to lift economic output.”

“While Warsh might add growth and AI investment to the influences on US inflation, that begs the question of why other developed economies with less growth and less AI investment – from Australia and Japan to the European Union – are also wrestling with…”

“A more competitive tax base lets us target key industries for growth such as advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, energy and AI, turning Canada into a true hub for prosperity and growth.”

“Powered by the AI revolution, the US stock market had rallied to a fresh all-time high, as investors bet the multitrillion-dollar investment spree would overshadow the hit from the Iran war.”

“AI investment has accounted for roughly a third of U.S. gross domestic product growth in 2026, according to a study released by ING Markets last month.”

“It feels like a rinse-and-repeat of the Bad News Bears for global markets, with no obvious reprieve in sight.”

“In announcing the decision, the Bank of Japan pointed to the situation in the Middle East, growing demand for AI products, and exchange rate fluctuations.”

“The IMF was optimistic about the impact of the AI and data centre boom on Australia's economic growth and productivity.”

“Falling oil prices and easing pressure from the bond market helped Wall Street reverse many of its moves from the prior day, when the Federal Reserve hiked its main interest rate for the first time in years and suggested more may be ahead as it tries to get…”

“To be sure, the stock market boom has also minted a , but Zwick and Zidar are focused on people who have amassed wealth far beyond what even dedicated savers have been able to sock away.”

“Next, which has more than 500 stores across the UK, said in a stock market update on Thursday: “The first half was much better than we originally anticipated, both in the UK and overseas.”

“One of the factors driving growth over the past year has been a surge in business investment, mostly led by AI and related data centre construction.”

“Still, strong retail and employment figures suggested the economy could withstand higher interest rates, and AI-fueled profits are set to drive growth across every sector of the S&P 500 in the third quarter, Bloomberg Intelligence said.”

“The differential between short-term and long-term bonds can give a sense of where markets believe growth is going.”

“Mirziyoyev similarly urged Korean companies to view Central Asia as a single market of more than 80 million people, with opportunities in AI, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing.”

““The result is a market that must work harder to generate earnings growth just as investors become less willing to pay premium valuations for that growth,” according to Darrell Cronk, president of Wells Fargo Investment Institute.”

“Although overall pay growth for U.S. workers has slowed, in July one group saw their fastest wage growth in more than three years — by jumping ship and changing jobs, according to the Bank of America Institute.”

“Banana waste could create rural jobs Image AI generated They argue that using discarded pseudo-stems could help Bangladesh diversify its export basket, create rural employment and participate in the growing market for sustainable materials.”

“Official data revealed a surprise boost in the economy in July partly driven by artificial intelligence (AI) investment, though experts expect growth to slow in the months ahead due to high energy prices.”

“While the U.S. economy $6.23 a gallon on Monday, AAA data shows. and American consumers are still spending, a number of risks are emerging that could weigh on economic growth and derail the stock market, which has .”

“The market swings come after the chief executive of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, appealed for the AI industry to “slow down”.”

“It can also be an addressable market for you.”

“Stock market analyst John Aiken covers the banking industry for New York-based Jefferies Financial Group.”

“Asked about the current downturn in the housing market, Mr Hauser said the bank was watching it closely as the price adjustment will have an impact on consumption growth.”

““The AI complex continues to provide the local equity markets with its most dependable growth pulse,” said Stephen Innes, a former trader, about the Asian markets.”

“Some experts believe AI accounted for a third of economic growth in 2026.”

“So it’s no surprise that the Korean stock market boomed as soon as people realized in early 2026 that AI technology is going to be extremely valuable.”

“…otation from Ernest Hemingway: ‘You go bankrupt very slowly and then quite suddenly.’ Luke Moore, IG’s Head Of Growth who looks after its most important clients, characterised this week’s events as the latest in a series of ‘speed crashes’ in the bond…”

“In the days since, a flood of deals have been announced to bring Chinese robotaxis, laptops, AI models, and data centers to the kingdom — while putting the competition for tech dominance between China and the US into stark relief.”

“Though the conflict has cooled growth somewhat — the IMF revised its 2026 global forecast down 0.5 percentage points — massive AI spending worldwide has helped cushion the impact.”

““On the positive side yields are spiking because we also have growth from AI,” said one Wall Street executive who deals with the White House.”

“…Trump's escalating trade war with Canada and his administration's refusal to return tariff revenue collected illegally, the growing bipartisan backlash against AI data centers, and whether economic growth can realistically help America escape its debt…”

“Young people are increasingly showing interest in “AI-proof” trade jobs while employers are placing more weight on interpersonal skills, bosses said.”

“A larger market size can also create an incentive for more rapid innovation — in fact, Acemoglu and Linn (2004) find that faster population growth increases pharmaceutical innovation.2 But anyway, the idea that population scarcity stimulates innovation is the…”