Marketplace

Holiday spending slowdown

February 10, 2026·25 min·5-min readconversationalbusiness
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Alphabet is issuing 100-year bonds to fund long-term AI and data center investments, signaling enduring confidence in its market dominance. Meanwhile, crypto markets face a potential 'fimble winter' as Bitcoin’s value plummets, while AI-powered scams surge, exploiting trust in search and

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Paul KrugmanDan IvesGil LuriaLana Swartz

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AlphabetMotorolaOrganics UnlimitedDeutsche BankNetcraftOffchain Labs

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Artificial IntelligenceBusiness NewsCryptocurrencyCybersecurityE CommerceTech NewsVenture Capital

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