UBS forum reaches record scale; strong AI demand expected through 2027, with power and memory emerging as key bottlenecks
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The 22nd UBS Taiwan Forum was held, focusing on sustained AI demand and constraints on power and memory supplies. Major suppliers could expand their market share thanks to their purchasing advantages.
Fed rate hike was long anticipated by markets! Warsh’s one wrong remark is the real risk
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The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. The move was in line with market expectations, but Chair Warsh’s remarks will influence the direction of future monetary policy.
Wall Street awaits Fed decision; 70% of institutions forecast at least 2 rate hikes in 2026
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The U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate outlook is drawing market attention, with 70% of financial institutions forecasting 2–3 rate hikes by 2026. Trade policy and AI demand are contributing to rising prices.
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Third Wednesday Club urges government to step up talent recruitment; energy and talent shortages pose challenges to national security and economic resilience
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Third Wednesday Club Chairman Lin Po-feng said at the September monthly meeting that AI would drive economic growth to 11.05% in 2026. Traditional industries face mounting pressure, while power and talent shortages have become challenges to national security and economic resilience. He urged the government to actively recruit talent and advance nuclear power and green energy in parallel.
Research: AI servers to drive 31% annual growth in global data center power demand in 2026; grid supply shortfall to widen in 2028
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According to a TrendForce survey, the spread of AI servers will drive data center power demand to grow 31% annually through 2026, with the power supply gap expected to widen in 2028. This points to accelerating investment in AI infrastructure.