What 2026 Is Quietly Changing in Markets

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Kristal Research Desk

Kristal.AI

2 Feb1 min

What 2026 Is Quietly Changing in Markets
As per our IC Outlook 2026 report, the AI capex cycle shows no signs of slowing. UBS projects hyperscaler spending of $571bn in 2026, with $4.7tn of cumulative investment through 2030.

If 2026 unfolds smoothly, most portfolios will participate.
The real question is - what happens if it doesn’t?

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