Monday: Data centre investment drives US GDP

Monday: Data centre investment drives US GDP

From 5 in 5 with ANZ by ANZ

May 31, 2026 · 10 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of data centre investment on the US GDP and features an interview with Jack Chambers on Kangaroo bond issuance.

US stocks hit new record highs and oil prices fall on hope for an Iran peace deal. US consumer spending is soft, but data centre investment is strong. And New Zealand’s business and consumer confidence bounce. In our deep-dive interview, ANZ Senior Rates Strategist Jack Chambers analyses the rise of Kangaroo bond issuance from offshore borrowers. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/

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Host: ANZ

Guest: Jack Chambers

Topics covered

  • US economy
  • data centre investment
  • consumer confidence
  • Kangaroo bonds
  • stock market
  • oil prices

Keywords

  • US stocks
  • oil prices
  • consumer spending
  • data centre investment
  • business confidence

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Kangaroo bond

Places: US, New Zealand

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