INVESTORS TURN ON DATA CENTER BUILDERS AS RISING INTEREST RATES DAMPEN THE AI TRADE

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Rising interest rates and market skepticism challenge AI infrastructure firms like CoreWeave, which heavily rely on debt for growth. CoreWeave's bond trading reflects distress, and its founders selling $3.3 billion in stock since the IPO adds to investor unease. Meanwhile, AI token spending growth plateaus as new enterprise customer acquisition slows, amid efficiency improvements and cost reductions.