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AI bubble risk lies in customer cash flow, not tech

The guest argued the AI bubble will burst not because the tech companies fail, but because their cyclical customers (like financials and retailers) experience a cash flow squeeze from higher rates.

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The Callback

US Treasury yields headed to 10%

17 weeks between these two statements.

Then

The discussion drew parallels between the current AI investment boom and historical tech/commodity bubbles, but noted critical differences in financing that could alter the unwind scenario.

THE ALPHA EXCHANGE · 21 AUG 2025 · 18:00Open in Zortix →
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The guest argued the AI bubble will burst not because the tech companies fail, but because their cyclical customers (like financials and retailers) experience a cash flow squeeze from higher rates.

THE ALPHA EXCHANGE · 19 DEC 2025 · 38:00
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