# Market selloff and rising rates test AI data centre deal boom

https://mins.news/en/item/101665

- Reuters, 2026-10-15 15:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/market-selloff-rising-rates-test-ai-data-centre-deal-boom-2026-10-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad0eba1b7b1a600013ee352

> A market selloff is pushing companies behind the global AI boom to postpone fundraising or pay more for capital. Investors want proof that they can absorb higher interest rates and computing-power costs.

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