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Storyline2 outlets3 articlesFirst Aug 18 · 06:57 UTCLatest Aug 25 · 04:00 UTC

Rising Yields Pressure AI Investment Boom

Surging US Treasury yields are threatening valuations and profitability across Asia's AI-driven technology sector, while hyperscalers and AI ventures compete intensely for capital to fund expensive infrastructure projects. The market turbulence has sparked comparisons to previous tech bubbles and raised questions about the sustainability of current AI spending levels.

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US Treasury yieldsAI technology sectorHyperscalersAsia stock marketsData center and chip infrastructure
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