AI & Economics
Can DeepSeek Save China $1 Trillion? The New Arithmetic of AI Supremacy
DeepSeek's breakthrough challenges the 'brute force' scaling laws of AI, offering China a trillion-dollar shortcut around US chip sanctions and infrastructure costs.
Australia's Megaport secures four new AI infrastructure contracts, to raise $594 million
Megaport emerges as a dominant player in AI infrastructure, securing strategic deals and $594 million in funding for its global expansion.
Google Mystery: Why Tap Equity Instead of Adding Debt to Fund AI?
An analytical deep dive into Alphabet's strategy: Why the tech giant prefers equity and internal funding over debt to fuel the AI arms race.
From Bathrooms to Data Centers: Toto Hikes Capex for AI-Driven Ceramic Demand
Japanese giant Toto Ltd. is pivoting its strategy, allocating over 50% of its capex to semiconductor components as it rides the global artificial intelligence wave.
The High-Stakes AI Buildout: CoreWeave-Linked Data Center Secures $900 Million via Junk Bonds
A high-stakes gamble at the heart of AI: How junk bonds are financing the world's new digital factories and what it means for the market.
The AI Divide: Samsung's Massive Bonus Payouts Spark Global Labor Debate
Samsung averted a crippling strike by paying massive bonuses to its chip workers, but the move has ignited resentment and a global debate on AI wealth sharing.
The End of the AI Blank Check: Why Uber is Capping Its AI Coding Expenditures
Uber has reportedly exhausted its annual budget for AI-assisted coding tools, signaling a new era of fiscal discipline in the tech sector's AI adoption.
The $500 Million Bill: The Brutal Economics of Enterprise AI Adoption
A single company reportedly spent $500 million in one month on Anthropic’s Claude, highlighting the staggering costs of scaling enterprise AI.
Amazon's AI Jackpot: The $8 Billion Investment in Anthropic Soars to $74 Billion Ahead of IPO
Amazon's strategic bet on Anthropic is turning into one of the most profitable investments in tech history, reshaping the balance of power in the global cloud computing market.
Olympic Brewery's Green Transition: A Strategic Analysis of the 2025 Sustainability Report
Olympic Brewery records impressive progress in its 2025 ESG goals, proving that sustainability has become the central pillar of its business success and market resilience.
Deutsche Bank Forecasts 1.5% Growth for Greece in 2026 – The End of Easy Money and the Interest Rate Challenge
Deutsche Bank sounds the alarm for the Greek economy in 2026, forecasting a growth slowdown and a fresh interest rate hike that will pressure households and businesses alike.
US Labor Market Paradox: Job Openings Surge to Two-Year High Amid Economic Uncertainty
Despite interest rate pressures, US job openings hit a two-year high in April, revealing a resilient yet complex picture for the global economy and the Federal Reserve's next moves.