Fed President Says AI Investment May Push Up Interest Rates
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Fed President Kashkari expresses skepticism about AI replacing workers, but suggests AI investment may drive up interest rates; the discussion is muted with little engagement.
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3 months ago
> Even if the Fed embarks on one or more interest rate cuts, it may not translate into lower mortgage rates because the capital that would have been building homes or apartment buildings is being diverted to build data centers which are generating a stronger investment return
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