02/11/2026
Are Big Tech's AI ambitions beginning to test investor confidence?
Strong earnings from major technology companies are being weighed against rising AI investment costs, while persistent US inflation keeps interest rate expectations in focus. Together, these developments offer an insight into some of the key forces shaping global markets.
In this week's Monday Espresso Podcast, Andrew Shaw is joined by Nick Warmisham, Investment Analyst, to discuss:
• Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon's results, and the growing scrutiny of AI investment spending.
• The Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates amid rising US inflation.
• The UK's Autumn Budget and its implications for savers, investors and households.
🎧 Listen to the full episode – https://bit.ly/EspressoPodcast-2-11-26