AI, Economy & Finance News — 2026-09-13 (Sun)

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Overview

At the same time, Christine Lagarde cited the €630 billion economic boost from AI, while Anthropic's founder called for the industry to slow down. Conflicts over power and water resources in data centers and the acceleration of AI capital investment are progressing in parallel.

Macroeconomic/growth trends

BRICS countries have positioned AI as a stimulus for economic growth and called for international cooperation and broader access to AI resources (The Economic Times, The Hindu). Christine Lagarde (ECB President) said AI could boost the economy by €630 billion (BurgasMedia). On the other hand, there are also reports pointing out a risk that no one talks about as the "$760 Billion AI Risk," indicating that growth expectations and risk awareness coexist (The Globe and Mail).

Productivity trends

It was reported that AI and green transformation are emerging as the "twin engines" of corporate productivity (vietnamnews.vn). Although it was stated that the ``white-collar extinction due to AI'' would not occur in Canada, it was pointed out that office work needs to be redesigned (Toronto Star). A survey has found that British workers expect AI to improve productivity, but prefer human reviews (quasa.io). The issue of whether AI should be considered a "cognitive aid" or a "substitute" was also raised (CyberPeace Foundation). In Japan, Forbes JAPAN discussed how leaders can solve the ``AI productivity paradox.''

Trends in employment and labor market

The impact of AI on the clinical (medical) workforce was a topic of discussion (WCM Newsroom). Companies are said to be rediscovering the value of "skill intelligence" and reconsidering their hiring policies (Digital Journal). It was reported that Oracle may decide to make additional staff cuts as expanding AI investment in data centers puts pressure on cash (The American Bazaar). The retail giant claimed that AI will make shopping "more human" (Fortune). According to a report in Vietnam.vn, AI is said to be impacting tens of thousands of jobs in the Canadian banking industry.

Trends in energy/power demand

There were multiple reports of concerns about power and water demand at data centers. Trump called AI data centers "the oil of the next 50 years," claiming they would bring wealth and investment to the region (24/7 Wall St.). In Texas, the AI data center boom is reportedly turning into a fight over water resources (HackerNoon). Oregon's governor reportedly ordered a temporary shutdown of data centers and used an AI-generated image in his announcement (Alaska Story). Experts from Bucknell University also discussed the relationship between data centers, AI, power, and water (NorthcentralPA.com).

Remarks by central banks, international organizations, and VIPs

- Christine Lagarde (ECB President) says AI could boost the economy by €630 billion (BurgasMedia). - Kazuo Ueda (Governor of the Bank of Japan): The Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported on a structure in which an AI/algorithm reads the Bank of Japan Governor's statements and influences the yen exchange rate, with the title ``Machine eyes watching Bank of Japan Governor Ueda, an algorithm/AI that shakes the yen.'' - Anthropic founder (Dario Amodei): While he was reported to have called for the entire AI industry to slow down development, he was also described as taking a ``Prisoner's Dilemma'' position, stepping on the brakes and asking other companies to follow suit (The Telegraph, 24/7 Wall St., nippon.com). - Andrew Bailey, Kristalina Georgieva, Mathias Cormann, Ajay Banga, Daron Acemoglu, and Erik Brynjolfsson are not mentioned in the headlines for the 12 hours.

Trends in corporate capital investment

SpaceX reportedly spent 13 times more on AI than it did on rockets last quarter (techi.com). Oracle has a $638 billion backlog, with AI spending and cloud growth a focus of earnings (investingLive). The data center boom is accelerating, and it was reported that there is a group of AI-related stocks with an average expected EPS growth rate of 296% (Seeking Alpha). Nvidia's Jensen Huang denied the accusation that it was a cyclical fund transaction and argued against increased monitoring of investments (investingLive). There is also an argument that the efficiency of AI will create the next wave of increased capital investment (Investing.com Nigeria).

Trade and industrial policy

The AI boom and uncertainty surrounding tariffs are reportedly pushing copper prices to record levels (Scripps News). It was reported that the US has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's Claude AI model, removing a major barrier to the company's IPO (Stocktwits). Cohere was reported to have raised $2B-$3B outside the US-China axis, with a valuation of $20B (forkast.news). Dallas Fed economists pointed to the dynamism of trade between Texas and Mexico and the expansion of AI-related manufacturing (Rio Grande Guardian).

Integrated analysis: What is happening now

Lagarde's statement of expectations for growth and Anthropic's founder's call for a slowdown indicate that expectations for the economic effects of AI and concerns about risks coexist at the same time. While corporate capital investment (SpaceX, Oracle, data center stocks) is accelerating, behind the scenes friction with local communities over electricity and water resources has surfaced (Texas, Oregon), and it appears that the ``real constraints'' on AI investment are becoming apparent. On the employment front, reports of Oracle's layoffs and moves to reevaluate skills coexist, suggesting a mix of expectations for productivity improvements and concerns about the labor market. On the trade front, the relaxation of export regulations (Anthropic) and the geopolitical decentralization of financing (Cohere) are progressing at the same time, and the global reorganization of the AI industry may be progressing.

Future points of interest

- How will Oracle's financial results announcement evaluate AI capital investment and $638 billion backlog? - How will regional regulations regarding power and water demand for data centers (such as in Oregon) affect AI investment plans? - How other AI companies will react to Anthropic's request to "slow down development" and how the industry will move forward.

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The biggest move is that NVIDIA is considering investing $10B in Anthropic's IPO (valuation $2.3T) (Reuters, TradingView). Massive investments by asset management companies continue, with BlackRock participating in Meta's $14B data center business. On the other hand, there are also concerns about the collapse of AI hedge funds and overheating of the AI market (WSJ, Finbold).

Bank trends

M&T Bank has expanded its use of AI for businesses after several years of reviewing its technology infrastructure (AI News). In Brazil, an AI solutions bank for public administration was launched (TV BRICS). At Citi's conference, Zscaler's CEO pointed to the growing demand for AI security and the trend toward zero trust (Yahoo Finance). In Japan, Geals has started providing Omakase AI to Mitsubishi UFJ Bank's digital customer contact points (MarkeZine).

Insurance trends

A JD Power study found that approximately one in three insurance customers uses AI (Dallas Express). Bloomberg reported that AI data centers are expected to fuel "explosive" growth in captive insurance. In the field of workers' compensation insurance, discussions on the future of human resources/knowledge transfer and AI were introduced (Risk & Insurance).

Trends in asset management and market transactions

BlackRock participates in investing in Meta's $14B data center business (Stocktwits). AI hedge fund faces huge losses and is on the verge of collapse (GV Wire). According to WSJ, major AI developers agree on the need to slow down development. Wall Street has also warned that the AI boom is on "borrowed time" (Finbold). CoinDesk discusses switching from bonds to Bitcoin to address the problem of AI-heavy portfolios.

Fintech/payment trends

A survey by Visa Research found that while 72% would use AI, only 23% would trust it to handle payments. S&P Global reported that US consumers are wary of stablecoins and agent-based AI (The Fintech Times). Robinhood Markets has announced that it aims to expand globally with a focus on tokenization, AI trading, and wealth businesses (Yahoo Finance).

Remarks from key figures and authorities in the financial world

- Jamie Dimon, Larry Fink, Jane Fraser, David Solomon, Brian Moynihan, Ted Pick, Ken Griffin, Paul Atkins: No direct statements or actions that fall under the heading are found. No notable movement. - NVIDIA's CEO (Jensen Huang, company name not specified but given the context of the headline) denied Anthropic executives' AI "Doomsday" warning as "outstanding" and "totally untrue" (Stocktwits). - Sam Altman (OpenAI) said this is the "wrong time" for an IPO and will not go public this year (Fortune).

Trends in AI-related stocks and funding

It was reported that NVIDIA is considering investing $10B in Anthropic's IPO with a valuation of $2.3T (Reuters, TradingView, Pluang). Seeking Alpha picked three AI-related stocks with an average forward EPS growth rate of 296% on the back of the data center boom. For Adobe, triple-digit AI-driven ARR growth was cited as an alpha opportunity (Seeking Alpha). HPE's AI backlog has reached $7.6bn, outpacing memory chip supply (Financial-News.co.uk).

Trends in financial regulation and supervision

There are no direct AI-related regulatory announcements by financial authorities (SEC, FSB, Financial Services Agency, etc.) in the headlines. Although there is a call for AI training for staff by Nigeria's Interior Perm Sec (nigerianpilot.net), it is not financial supervision itself. No notable movement.

Integrated analysis: What is happening now

The main flow of funds continues to be AI infrastructure investment, with semiconductor companies and asset management companies continuing to inject capital into the AI infrastructure of large tech companies, as seen in NVIDIA's consideration of a $10B investment in Anthropic and BlackRock's $14B investment in Meta data centers. On the other hand, risks have come to the fore in the form of warnings that the ``AI boom is on borrowed time'' (Finbold), the collapse of AI hedge funds (GV Wire), and major AI development companies themselves agreeing to slow down the speed of development (WSJ), showing a bipolar structure where optimism and caution exist at the same time. In payments, there is a disconnect between the speed of technology adoption and the speed of building customer trust, as evidenced by the large gap between AI adoption (72%) and trust (23%) (Visa Research) and consumer wariness of stablecoin/agent AI (S&P Global). The lack of headlines about explicit moves by regulators suggests that increased investment on the market and industry side may be ahead of supervisory responses.

Future points of interest

- Whether the $10B investment in NVIDIA's Anthropic IPO (valued at $2.3T) actually closes and the subsequent impact on capital allocation within the industry. - How the collapse of AI hedge funds will affect confidence in other AI-powered funds and portfolio strategies. - Whether the gap in AI usage and trust in the payment and fintech fields will prompt regulatory authorities to take action (consumer protection and stablecoin regulations).

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Overview

For the past 12 hours, the focus has been on data center power demand and capital investment, with notable developments in power infrastructure such as Korea's SK, Google, and GEV. While the BRICS summit simultaneously discussed AI safety cooperation and tariffs, on the employment front there is both optimism and concern, with Altman denying a "drastic change in employment."

Macroeconomic/growth trends

In China, AI has been discussed in connection with the resurgence of Marxian economics (The Korea Times), and in the UK, it has been pointed out that AI will become increasingly important in terms of both the economy and national security (The Scotsman). In South Korea, it was reported that the Kospi rose 3.3% for the week on the back of AI prices, outperforming concerns about crude oil (BusinessToday Malaysia). In New Zealand, there is also a debate on whether AI or weight loss drugs will change the economy faster (NZ Herald).

Productivity trends

A survey found that "AI increases productivity, but few companies realize the impact on profits" (MarketScale). In the UK, AI boot camps have been praised as ``really useful'' to combat youth unemployment (The Guardian). Some have pointed out that the "J-curve" should be checked when it comes to AI ROI (ceoworld.biz). In Japan, there was also an article in which a philosopher discussed the relationship between efficiency through AI and happiness (Diamond Online/Yahoo! News).

Trends in employment and labor market

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he does not foresee an "jobs apocalypse" caused by AI (UA.NEWS). On the other hand, it has been pointed out that AI is taking jobs not only from young people but also from other groups (observer.co.uk), and young people are said to be preparing for a changing labor market (Global News). It was reported that while BRICS has accepted AI, the response to job loss remains largely untouched (The Times of India). In Japan, a study by Gartner revealed that management miscalculated that 30% of employees fired due to AI are being rehired (ITmedia).

Trends in energy/power demand

The SK chairman said that the expansion of the AI data center in Ulsan is approaching 900 megawatts (The Korea Times), and that AI data center collaboration with Big Tech is also progressing (The Korea Herald). In Israel, there was debate about whether nuclear power could support the development of an AI hub (Ynetnews), and Google was reported to have made a major investment in AI infrastructure in Finland, securing supply through a long-term contract for nuclear power (Tokyo Hoso Shimbun). There are also reports in the US Senate of a bill that would threaten crypto mining and AI infrastructure with climate-related penalties (Yellow.com).

Remarks by central banks, international organizations, and VIPs

- Singapore: Urged the financial sector to prepare for AI-driven transformation (Crowdfund Insider). - Central Bank of Kenya (CBK): Warned banks to obtain prior approval before using AI to decide whether to grant a loan (standardmedia.co.ke). - African Central Banks: They met in Nairobi and reportedly included AI on their agenda (Benin Web TV). - There are no specific statements in the headlines regarding the people tracked in this report (Christine Lagarde, Kazuo Ueda, Andrew Bailey, Kristalina Georgieva, Mathias Cormann, Ajay Banga, Daron Acemoglu, Erik Brynjolfsson), and there are no notable developments.

Trends in corporate capital investment

Google has reportedly invested heavily in Finland's AI infrastructure and secured supply through a long-term nuclear power contract (Tokyo Press Shimbun). GEV stock rose after hours, with an analyst expressing the view that "AI data centers cannot wait for the power grid to be developed" (Stocktwits). SK said it is expanding its AI data center and collaborating with Big Tech (The Korea Times/The Korea Herald). One stock was featured as a "hidden investment opportunity related to AI infrastructure" (fool.com). It was reported that cloud gaming is struggling in South Korea due to the AI-driven resource shift (조선일보).

Trade and industrial policy

Terrorism, tariffs, and AI were the main points of discussion in the New Delhi Declaration of the BRICS Summit (Hindustan Times). At the conference, leaders called for broader access to AI and stronger international cooperation on technology safety and risk reduction (ET Telecom). A Korean survey ranked AI as the biggest business variable for small and medium-sized business owners, surpassing interest rates and tariffs. In the case of Anthropic, the CEO reportedly urged the AI company to slow down AI model development (Channel 3000).

Integrated analysis: What is happening now

Looking across the headlines, it can be seen that the center of gravity of AI investment has shifted from "model development" to "hardware constraints such as power and data centers." The movements of SK, Google, and GEV all show a common structure in which the growth in demand for AI is outpacing the pace of power grid construction (Stocktwits, Tokyo Press Newspaper, The Korea Times), and it appears that securing power sources, including nuclear power, is becoming a central issue in investment decisions. On the other hand, in terms of productivity, there is a possibility that there is a time lag (J-curve) between investment and results, as shown by the coexistence of a survey (MarketScale) stating that ``AI boosts productivity, but the transfer to profits is limited'' and optimism (Altman) and pessimism (observer.co.uk, Gartner) regarding employment. The actions of BRICS and the Central Bank of Kenya suggest that regulatory and governance developments for the use of AI are progressing in parallel both internationally and domestically.

Future points of interest

- Will power procurement for data centers (nuclear power contracts/power grid development) emerge as a bottleneck in investment decisions? - Will cases of employment rollbacks like "rehiring after dismissal" (ITmedia) spread to other countries and industries? - Will BRICS' calls for AI security cooperation proceed in a consistent manner or conflict with US and European export control and tariff policies?

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call to slow down frontier AI has been echoed by competitors including Altman, Musk, and Hassabis, bringing the industry-wide safety debate into focus (PRESS Insider, bluewin.ch). OpenAI has ruled out an IPO in 2026, citing the risk of AI derailment (Firstpost, Gulf Business). In banking and asset management, movements regarding JPMorgan's use of AI and valuation are progressing in parallel (InsuranceNewsNet, AFR).

Bank trends

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly leveraging AI-driven wealth management as a source of revenue while weathering the Fed's interest rate hike (InsuranceNewsNet). JPMorgan analysts upgraded Meta and named KLA a top stock in semiconductor manufacturing equipment (Investing.com Australia). SMBC's US venture fund has invested in AI governance startups Blee and Cymphony (Dealroom). PwC is said to be aiming to stay ahead of the AI movement by merging its U.S. and Indian departments to create an organization with a capacity of 40,000 people (Startup Fortune). OpenAI's Sam Altman said he doesn't foresee a jobs apocalypse due to AI (UA.NEWS).

Insurance trends

Sixfold announces new AI Underwriter for life and health insurance (itij.com). It was reported that health tech startups will double the number of unicorns in 2025 with the help of AI (Startup Fortune). Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei continues to advocate for AI safety measures, saying that "the exponential growth of AI is a warning sign" (asiainsurancepost.com). In the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, AI was one of the main issues along with terrorism and tariffs (Hindustan Times).

Trends in asset management and market transactions

The 2026 AI asset management conference circuit is positioned as a theme that deals with the frontier of quantitative alpha (Rebellion Research). Macquarie's Future Secure AI is reportedly approaching a valuation of $1.8 billion in pre-listing funding (AFR). A US Senate bill could impose climate-related penalties on crypto mining and AI infrastructure (Yellow.com). A Saudi payments industry official said AI compute could become the world's most valuable asset (Yellow.com). On the market side, there are multiple headlines surrounding AI infrastructure stocks and AI trading interfaces (StreetInsider, fool.com, Chinook Observer, Stocktwits).

Fintech/payment trends

Egyptian companies are said to be moving forward with agent commerce with both ambition and caution (Fast Company Middle East). It is predicted that 300 million people will delegate their shopping to AI agents by 2030, and the adoption rate among teenagers is estimated to be almost twice that of adults (CryptoRank). It has been pointed out that BRICS needs common standards for digital trust (ET Government). Singapore's central bank has urged the financial sector to prepare for AI-driven transformation (Crowdfund Insider). OpenAI's Sam Altman rules out a 2026 IPO, citing AI's "extinction risk" (Gulf Business).

Remarks from key figures and authorities in the financial world

- Dario Amodei (Anthropic CEO): ``The exponential growth of AI is a warning sign'' and continues to call for stronger AI safety measures (asiainsurancepost.com). He also called for "slowing down" the race to develop frontier AI, proposed a global security framework, and warned that "things could go in the wrong direction" (PRESS Insider, Big News Network.com, Forbes JAPAN). It is also reported that he has declared a slowdown in AI development (bluewin.ch). - Sam Altman (OpenAI CEO): While he says he does not foresee an "job apocalypse" due to AI (UA.NEWS), he has stated that he will not launch an IPO in 2026 due to the risk of AI derailment or extinction (Gulf Business, Firstpost, bluewin.ch). *For Jamie Dimon, Larry Fink, Jane Fraser, David Solomon, Brian Moynihan, Ted Pick, Ken Griffin, and Paul Atkins on the list, there is no mention of their direct statements or actions in the headings of this list.

Trends in AI-related stocks and funding

Physical AI startup Yuanshi was reported to have raised tens of millions of dollars in a Pre-A double round in a short period of time (Dealroom). Macquarie's Future Secure AI is approaching a $1.8 billion valuation in pre-listing funding (AFR). An AI company announced it has blocked misuse of its technology that could support biological weapons development (KLTV.com). SPCX stock fell ahead of its debut on the Nasdaq-100, with a prominent value investor describing its AI as "third-rate" and pointing out that it had been "kicked around" by Anthropic and OpenAI (Stocktwits). OpenAI will not do an IPO in 2026, says Sam Altman (Firstpost, Gulf Business, bluewin.ch).

Trends in financial regulation and supervision

European Supervisory Authorities (ESA) are asking financial institutions to implement risk reduction strategies of "prevention, detection, and management" in response to the increasing cyber risks of frontier AI (TBS NEWS DIG). Opinions are reportedly divided within the Trump administration over how to contain AI cyber risks without slowing down the AI race (The Vibes). It was reported that top executives from competing companies, including Altman, Musk, and Hassabis, supported Amodei's call to slow down the Frontier race (PRESS Insider).

Integrated analysis: What is happening now

These headlines suggest a dual structure: AI industry leaders (Amodei, Altman) themselves are publicly warning of safety and derailment risks, while capital continues to flow toward AI infrastructure, agent technology, and AI tools for asset management. SMBC's investment in an AI governance startup (Dealroom) and ESA's request for cyber risk reduction strategies for financial institutions (TBS NEWS DIG) show that the regulatory and supervisory side is strengthening its governance-oriented response to ``how to use AI safely.'' On the other hand, Macquarie's rising valuation and Yuanshi's rapid fundraising suggest that the capital market has not lost appetite for investing in AI infrastructure and physical AI areas. OpenAI's decision to hold off on its IPO (which Altman explicitly cited as citing safety concerns) is a sign that even the biggest players in the AI industry are prioritizing controlling technical and ethical risks over going public. The conflicting structure (the vibes) within the US administration of ``slowing down the AI race versus containing cyber risks'' is thought to reflect that the direction of regulation has not yet been determined.

Future points of interest

- To what extent will the agreement of top competitors such as Altman and Musk lead to concrete industry agreements (adjustment of development pace, etc.) regarding the "global safety framework" advocated by Amodei? - How will financial institutions' cyber risk mitigation strategies required by the ESA influence the responses of financial authorities in other regions, including Japan? - How will OpenAI's IPO postponement affect the funding and valuation strategies of other AI companies (such as Anthropic)?