Big Tech’s $635 billion in AI spending faces an energy shock test, according to S&P Global

Big Tech’s 5 billion in AI spending faces an energy shock test, according to S&P Global

By Rocky Swift
Publication Date: 2026-03-31 06:21:00

“Massive investment in artificial intelligence, which underpinned the record rise in stocks, faces a major hurdle as the Middle East crisis clouds the outlook for growth and energy costs,” said Melissa ‌Otto, head of research at S&P Global Visible Alpha.