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AI infrastructure spending is vulnerable to a sharp pullback if AI demand disappoints

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If projected demand falls short of forecasts, spending could turn on a dime.

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Another risk is that while hyperscaler capex has been supported by strong operating cash flows, historical precedent suggests tech investment cycles can be volatile. If projected demand falls short of forecasts, spending could turn on a dime.

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