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05 Aug 2026, 02:46 UTC · 5h ago
Divided Tech, Divided Fed: Navigating AI Capex Scrutiny and Mixed Macro Signals
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05 Aug 2026, 02:46 UTC · 5h ago
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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.50%–3.75%, but a 9–3 FOMC vote revealed three hawkish dissents pushing for an immediate rate increase. — Hawkish dissents and the risk of the Fed being 'behind the curve' on inflation signal a higher probability of future rate hikes, which is strongly negative for risk assets.
-0.80Q2 U.S. real GDP slowed to an annualized pace of 1.5%, missing the 2.0% estimate, while PCE inflation accelerated to 5.1%. — The combination of slowing top-line growth and rising inflation creates a stagflationary backdrop that limits equity market upside.
-0.70Microsoft and Amazon saw significant stock surges driven by blowout growth in their AI-integrated cloud divisions (Azure and AWS). — Concrete evidence of AI monetization validates the massive capex spending, supporting valuations for the primary drivers of the S&P 500.
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Meta's free cash flow dropped 91% to $784 million due to soaring AI infrastructure costs and legal charges. — High spending without immediate, isolated ROI is now being punished by investors, signaling a shift in the AI trade's risk appetite.
-0.50The blended EPS growth rate for S&P 500 constituents increased to 47.4% from 37.9% the prior week. — Strong fundamental earnings growth provides a cushion for equity valuations despite macroeconomic headwinds.
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Surged over 8% after AWS cloud explosion demonstrated AI-driven top-line growth.
Tumbled 9% due to massive AI infrastructure costs and a 91% drop in free cash flow.
Surged nearly 9% following blowout growth in Azure cloud and strong AI monetization.
Shares slipped due to soft Services revenue, margin pressures, and light guidance.
Mentioned as being punished by investors for heavy AI spending without clear isolated ROI.
Reporting earnings later than historical norms, which is statistically associated with bad news.
Reporting earnings later than historical norms, which is statistically associated with bad news.
Reporting earnings later than historical norms, which is statistically associated with bad news.
Reporting earnings later than historical norms, which is statistically associated with bad news.
[mutual] Direct competition between Azure and AWS cloud divisions in the AI market.
[mutual] Both companies are competing in the AI infrastructure and monetization space.
[mutual] Both firms are investing heavily in AI infrastructure to drive returns.
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[mutual] Both companies are competing in the AI infrastructure and monetization space.
[mutual] Both companies are competing for AI market leadership and infrastructure efficiency.
