#capital-spending

#capital-spending

Meta's massive AI-driven spending on talent and infrastructure is sharply increasing costs and eroding market value despite limited near-term revenue from AI.

Nearly one-third of surveyed Dallas-area business executives expect positive effects from Trump's tax provisions, prompting plans for higher spending, wage increases, and debt reduction.

The August jobs report added just 22,000 jobs, unemployment rose to 4.3%, and the NEC director called the result disappointing.

Upcoming Budget likely prioritizes capital spending on new hospital operating theatres over hiring new health staff.

Alphabet's quarterly revenue surpassed estimates, driven by AI advancements and a robust digital advertising sector.

This Spending Review serves as a crucial test of the government’s economic vision for attracting investors.