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The $690 billion cloud spending spree
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Leading US cloud providers plan to spend up to $690 billion on capital expenditure in 2026, nearly doubling last year's investment, mostly on AI computing infrastructure including GPUs, data centers, and power capacity. Demand for cloud and AI compute is strong short-term with supply constraints, but long-term growth is expected to slow due to efficiency gains and market saturation risks.
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The surge in cloud infrastructure and AI compute spending creates a rare window for founders in cloud hardware and AI supply chain sectors to capitalise on strong demand and supply shortages. Expect this boom to peak soon and prepare for tighter growth and pricing pressure beyond 2028.
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