9 October 2026
Bloomberg Originals unpacks how the artificial intelligence boom has resulted in a concentration of immense wealth. By drawing investment away from emerging markets and traditional industries, this massive capital drain is pushing global trade imbalances to levels unseen since the 2008 financial crisis. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:58 The Circular Flow of AI Capital 01:09 Title Card 02:03 Rising Imbalances 03:02 Shift from Safe Assets to Riskier Investments 04:22 US Debt and Treasury Market Pressures 05:38 Geopolitics and Fragmenting Investment Patterns 06:52 Capital Flow Stagnation and Emerging Market Needs 07:25 AI's Future Valuation 07:45 Double Risks for Asian Economies 08:10 Conclusion #AI #Artificial #Intelligence