Pimco’s Stracke Says AI Spending Drove Yields, Not Inflation
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If hyperscaler and AI capex are what’s driving real yields, then your cost of capital is now coupled to the AI buildout cycle, not just macro inflation prints. CFOs should model rate scenarios off hyperscaler capex guidance and chip build plans as much as central bank commentary.
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