AI & Economics
Alpha Bank Maintains €10 Billion Valuation Despite Recent Market Dip
Despite a 4% decline over the last 30 days, Alpha Bank holds its €10 billion market cap, supported by a 24% gain since the beginning of 2026.
Economist: Brazil Sits on a Treasure Trove – And is Poised to Waste It
With abundant energy, food, and rare earths, Brazil has everything it needs to lead, yet political deadlock and fiscal burdens threaten to undermine its potential once again.
AI and the Hiring Gap: Why the Difference Between Paper and Person is Wider Than Ever
Paddy Lambros, CEO of Dex, reveals why traditional values still trump the noise created by AI-generated resumes in the tech industry.
Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break Under New Legislation
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits, though tech giants seem hesitant to claim the 'free money'.
The $30 Trillion AI Gamble: Unprecedented Investment Faces a Productivity Reality Check
AI spending is outpacing historical tech revolutions, but experts warn that productivity gains must skyrocket to justify the tens of trillions being poured into infrastructure.
U.S. Debt Vulnerability: Market Volatility and Rising Interest Costs Threaten Fiscal Path
Scope Ratings warns of an unsustainable fiscal path as interest costs surge and political standoffs threaten the debt ceiling, leaving the U.S. exposed to market shifts.
The Nvidia Shield TV Is 7 Years Old. It Just Got a $100 Price Hike Due to AI
The generative AI boom is driving up component costs, leading to a massive price increase for Nvidia's aging but popular streaming box.
The Hellenic AI Sprint: High Growth Meets the 'Skills Gap' Wall
Greece's AI market is outperforming the EU average with a 38% growth rate, but a critical skills gap and lack of dedicated budgets threaten the transition to transformative AI.
Nvidia Hits New Record: Closing in on $6 Trillion Milestone
Nvidia's market capitalization has reached $5.7 trillion following a 25% surge from July lows, fueled by AI agent demand and a massive $150 billion buyback program.
AI: The 'Financing Gap' That Could Stall the Great Tech Boom
The Wall Street Journal highlights the 'financing gap' as a warning sign, where AI firms' capital needs may outpace available funding, potentially stalling growth.
Draghi: EU Needs €100 Billion for AI Investment to Close Productivity Gap
Mario Draghi proposes massive EU funding for AI infrastructure, warning that Europe lags behind the US and faces significant debt sustainability risks.
Fortune 500 CPOs: AI has killed org charts and demands employees who can ‘unlearn’
At Fortune’s inaugural AIQ Summit, executives from HPE, Palo Alto Networks, and Lennar discussed how AI is reshaping firms and the workers within them.