Singapore, 26 June 2026 – Global technology stocks came under pressure as investors grew more cautious over the rising cost of artificial intelligence infrastructure, raising fresh questions over whether the sector’s heavy capital spending can deliver returns fast enough to justify elevated valuations.
The selloff reflected a shift in market tone. After months of enthusiasm around AI chips, data centres, cloud infrastructure and advanced computing, investors are now paying closer attention to the cost side of the AI boom. The concern is no longer whether AI demand is real, but whether the massive spending required to support it can translate into sustainable profits across the technology value chain.
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