Nvidia couldn’t derail the stock market’s rally. Hot inflation might.
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When a megacap like Nvidia can’t move the tape but a hint of a 50 bps hike can, it’s a reminder that AI euphoria is still subordinate to macro. Operators should expect higher discount rates on long-duration AI bets—tighten payback assumptions and be ready to defend near-term cash impact.
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