TOKYO, October 17, 2026: An investment surge in artificial intelligence infrastructure is prompting central bankers to reassess inflation and interest-rate risks. At international financial meetings in Bangkok, policymakers described rising demand for capital to build chips, data centres, power networks and related infrastructure. Japan is among the economies where AI-related demand has entered monetary-policy discussions. The investment boom may boost productivity over time, but its immediate financing needs can increase borrowing costs and create market volatility.
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