Federal Reserve rate hikes will slow AI infrastructure spending.
“The Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates for the first time in three years, which could throw the brakes on the AI buildout.”
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disputableObservable decline in data center construction spending or hyperscaler capex following rate hikes, measurable via quarterly earnings reports and industry data.
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