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  SpaceX to the Moon, But Can Elon Catch the Falling AI Rockets? 21.10.2026 44m

  AI demand remains strong, but growing credit concerns, rising bond yields and inflation fears are putting pressure on some of the market's biggest technology names. Is this simply a buying opportunity, or are deeper risks beginning to emerge?In this episode of The Long & Short, Rich and Piers unpack the AI sell-off, examining the financial pressures facing CoreWeave, NVIDIA's expanding role in AI financing and what upcoming earnings from Meta could mean for the sector.They also explore Elon Musk's ambitious growth plans, opportunities in short selling, and how oil prices, geopolitical tensions and shifting market sentiment could shape the next big market move.In this episode:Why AI stocks are falling despite continued strong demandThe growing credit risks facing CoreWeave and other AI infrastructure providersHow NVIDIA's financing commitments are changing its investment outlookElon Musk's ambitious growth plans and potential Tesla merger discussionsWhat Meta's upcoming earnings could reveal about AI spendingWhy Microsoft is regaining investor confidence while Apple looks expensiveThe risks of crowded trades and opportunities in short sellingHow oil prices, inflation and geopolitical developments could influence marketsWhy US Treasuries and defensive positioning remain importantPotential opportunities in undervalued stocks including Pfizer📖 Chapters:00:00 – Introduction: Is the AI Trade in Trouble?02:10 – AI Demand vs Credit Risk: What's Really Driving the Sell-Off?04:03 – CoreWeave, Nebius & IREN: Understanding AI Infrastructure Debt13:57 – NVIDIA's Growing Role as an AI Financier17:16 – Elon Musk, AI Growth & the Tesla Merger Question25:43 – Meta Earnings: The Next Big Test for AI Spending30:51 – Microsoft, Apple & the Outlook for Big Tech35:23 – CrowdStrike, Palantir & Managing Short Positions38:06 – Oil Refiners, Inflation & Geopolitical Risks41:43 – Treasuries, Market Rotation & Opportunities in Undervalued StocksStay connected:Subscribe to The Long & Short for weekly discussions on financial markets, trading opportunities and the forces shaping global investing.Rich McDonald🌐richonmarkets.com – Market commentary and newsletters.📱@richonmarkets on all social platforms.Piers Buckworth🌐 apex-trading.co.uk – Trading insights, market analysis and professional trading education.📱: Instagram @apextradingdesk | TikTok & Substack @apexalphatrading | X @ApexTradingDesk | YouTube @ApexTradingChannelFor a longer-term perspective on investing, ETFs and portfolio construction, check out The Art of Investing podcast released every Friday!Your capital is at risk. 70% of retail investors lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.