While estimates of AI spending across regions are hard to find, every available measure shows the scale of investment in Europe is an order of magnitude smaller than in the US and China.
“The ECB opens a period of central bank meetings. The balance is shifting further towards the risk that inflation proves more persistent than expected, given the recent rise in energy prices amid geopolitical tensions.”
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz dominate headlines, particularly the economic impact. European Commission (EC) analysis forecasts oil and gas prices will still be 20% higher by the end of 2027.