Alphabet’s cloud unit revenue surged 63% to $20 billion, exceeding estimates and driven by strong enterprise spending on AI infrastructure. The company’s overall revenue also beat expectations, with its cloud backlog nearly doubling. This performance highlights Alphabet’s significant gains in the competitive AI market, bolstered by its Gemini models and a key partnership with Apple.
Fed officials give hints on rate decision as markets cut October rate hike odds
Fed officials tempered expectations for an October rate hike after Philip Jefferson and John Williams stressed patience and data dependence. Markets sharply reduced hike odds,