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The post Fed: AI-driven growth complicates rate path – NBC appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. National Bank of Canada’s (NBC) Senior Economist Jocelyn Paquet, argues that surging AI-related investment is keeping U.S. GDP growth above potential, with forecasts of 2.4% in 2026 and 2.0% in 2027. However, Paquet warns this strength, combined with a dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) stance, risks delaying a return of inflation to the 2% target and is reshaping expectations for USD rates. AI boom sustains growth and inflation “Is this a problem? In the short term, the answer to this question is probably no. With hyperscalers projecting up to $800 billion in AI-related spending by 2026, growth in the sectors mentioned above is more likely to accelerate in the future rather than slow down, and economic data tends to confirm this hypothesis.” “These developments lead us to believe that the worst may be over for households and that consumption growth could accelerate as the year progresses. If our
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US actor says working with the technology is better than fighting a losing battle against it Demi Moore has urged her peers not to resist the rise of artificial intelligence, saying “to fight it is a battle we will lose”. The actor, who is a member of the Cannes film festival jury, was asked during a press conference on Tuesday how AI was affecting the industry and whether she believed more regulation was needed. Continue reading...
Google has revealed its vision for the AI laptop of tomorrow.
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Zeldin's permitting reforms could accelerate AI and crypto infrastructure growth, impacting energy demand and reshoring competitiveness. The post EPA chief Lee Zeldin proposes permitting reforms to boost reshoring and AI development appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Persistent inflation and oil disruptions complicate monetary policy, potentially delaying economic growth and impacting future rate cuts. The post US inflation as oil disruptions impact Fed rate cut outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Rising inflation and Bhutan's Bitcoin sell-off signal potential market volatility, challenging the optimistic outlook for crypto investments. The post Hot inflation data spooks markets as Bhutan keeps dumping Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
