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AI Infrastructure Demand

MORGAN STANLEY · 2026-09-03 · Importance 17 · Surprise 24

Morgan Stanley’s analysts continue to view AI infrastructure spending as robust despite political resistance to data-center projects. Concerns over electricity use, water consumption, and community disruption may delay projects or shift deployment toward different geographies. The firm believes hyperscaler capital expenditure remains intact and recommends favoring companies with strong balance sheets and diversified operations. The commentary supports continued demand for financing and advisory services around AI data-center buildouts, although it does not identify a specific Morgan Stanley client or mandate.

Key facts

• Morgan Stanley says the overall AI spending story remains robust and "the firm believes the core capital expenditure from hyperscalers is intact." source