{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Beyond the Benchmark by EFG","title":"EP 148: Is the AI boom cracking? Inside July’s sell-off and beyond","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1687,"description":"Enterprise artificial intelligence demand is booming, semiconductors remain volatile, and July’s sharp sell-off has left investors asking whether the AI trade is cracking or simply resetting. Hosted by Moz Afzal, Global CIO at EFG, in conversation with Henry Walters, EFG Equity Analyst, this episode explores what drove the July wobble – from crowded positioning and leverage to rising rates and credit spreads – against a backdrop of robust tech earnings and surging AI capital expenditure. They also discuss the battle between open and closed AI models as well as the key risks that could shape where AI infrastructure spending goes next.\nOur host, Moz Afzal:\nhttps://bit.ly/31XbkTR\nOur guest:\nHenry Walters\nhttps://bit.ly/4wbDgiu\nEFG:\nhttps://www.efginternational.com/\nImportant disclaimersThe value of investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise, and past performance is no indicator of future performance. Investment products may be subject to investment risks involving, but not limited to, possible loss of all or part of the principal invested. This document does not constitute and shall not be construed as a prospectus, advertisement, public offering or placement of, nor a recommendation to buy, sell, hold or solicit, any investment, security, other financial instrument or other product or service. It is not intended to be a final representation of the terms and conditions of any investment, security, other financial instrument or other product or service. This document is for general information only and is not intended as investment advice or any other specific recommendation as to any particular course of action or inaction. The information in this document does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of the recipient. You should seek your own professional advice suitable to your particular circumstances prior to making any investment or if you are in doubt as to the information in...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3vb4EsPTUbsuZ7lsK8IMqas5NLWngd6iqq-wmN8fopM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80N2Q5/MmU3YzY2ZWJlMmEz/YmE0ZjFmMjU0ZjYw/ZmY0ZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}