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As the conflict in the Middle East continues and growth forecasts are downgraded by central banks and Wall Street analysts, hope springs eternal that the AI and data centre boom in the United States will still deliver a robust year for the American economy.
However, much like many other trends in 2026, there is a problem.
According to Bloomberg reports, just under half of the data centres planned for the U.S. this year are expected to be delayed or cancelled.
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Tarric is an Australian freelance journalist and independent analyst who covers economics, finance, and geopolitics. Tarric is the author of the Avid Commentator Report. His works have appeared in The Washington DC Examiner, The Spectator, The Sydney Morning Herald, News.com.au, among other places.