Looking for our Business Solutions? Click here: CloudQuote APIs Contact Us Sign In Stocks News ETFs Economy Currencies Press Releases The $500 Billion Bet: Goldman Sachs Forecasts Unprecedented AI Capex Surge in 2026 Published at January 6th 2026, 11:43 AM EST via MarketMinute As the calendar turns to January 6, 2026, the financial world is grappling with a staggering new reality: the "AI arms race" has reached a fever pitch. Goldman Sachs has released a definitive outlook for the year, projecting that capital expenditure (capex) from the world’s largest technology "hyperscalers" will surpass $527 billion in 2026. This massive infusion of capital is no longer just about buying chips; it represents a fundamental rewiring of the global economy, as companies shift from building the…