AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Capex Jitters: Wall Street futures slipped as Alphabet and Tesla earnings reignited worries that AI spending is outpacing returns; Alphabet raised 2026 capex to $195–$205bn while Tesla reported negative free cash flow, keeping investors focused on whether profits can catch up. Oil Shock & Growth Risk: Oil jumped on widening Middle East conflict, with the World Bank warning global growth could fall to 1.3% if the war drags on, raising inflation and disrupting shipping. Rates vs Stocks: With Treasury yields climbing and rate-hike odds rising, a growing debate is whether bonds at ~7% can beat equities on a risk-adjusted basis. Semis & China Demand: Intel and AMD are reportedly signing longer-term purchase commitments with Chinese server customers as CPU prices rise, while STMicro’s profit miss sent shares down despite an upbeat data-centre outlook. Index Flows & Corporate Updates: Syntec Optics was added to the Russell 3000, Nasdaq posted $1.5bn net revenue, and Roper Technologies highlighted AI-driven product momentum alongside heavy buybacks. Macro Data: Korea’s Q2 GDP grew 0.6% on strong chip exports, and the KOSPI surged back above 7,000 on AI optimism. Energy Infrastructure & Policy: The ECB is set to pause hikes but signal more may be needed as energy prices feed inflation. Sector Forecasts: Data centres could consume up to one-fifth of U.S. electricity by 2035, while automated border control and EMS billing software markets keep expanding on AI and compliance demand.
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