Goldman CEO Watching for Election-Driven Volatility Around Data Centers

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• Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said on the bank's quarterly earnings analyst call that he is watching for "localized political volatility around data centers" ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections, according to Reuters. He said political debate is likely to intensify before the election, while how state and local governments respond afterward could add further volatility.
• Solomon separately flagged rising financing needs for AI projects and interest-rate pressure as risks to project profitability and viability. The report cited growing local opposition to data centers over concerns about rising electricity demand, potential utility rate increases, and environmental impact. The remarks were made Tuesday, October 13.

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