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Deutsche Bank Warns AI Boom Crucial to Avoid 2025 Recession

12/24/2025

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Deutsche Bank cautions that without the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and data center construction, US could face a 2025 recession.
The AI boom has driven growth, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) up 4.3% in the third quarter, aided by data center investments and a 3.5% rise in consumer spending.
A government shutdown could hinder growth, and analysts describe a K-shaped economy with higher earners thriving and lower-income earners lagging.

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Deutsche Bank cautions that without the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and data center construction, US could face a 2025 recession.
The AI boom has driven growth, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) up 4.3% in the third quarter, aided by data center investments and a 3.5% rise in consumer spending.
A government shutdown could hinder growth, and analysts describe a K-shaped economy with higher earners thriving and lower-income earners lagging.