# Daily Fintech News — November 1, 2026 > Daily brief on markets, macro, banking, chips and AI infrastructure. Published November 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET by Daily Fintech News. Canonical HTML: https://dailyfintechnews.com/brief/fintech/2026-11-01 **Entities covered:** Google, Data center, Kioxia --- ## 1. AI Investors Are Racing to Get Insurance on the Biggest Market Bet in History *Section: AI* With trillions of dollars riding on the artificial-intelligence trade, investors, traders and even tech executives are hunting for high-stakes protection — buying hedges and insurance-like positions against a potential unwind of AI-linked stocks. Permalink: https://dailyfintechnews.com/brief/fintech/2026-11-01#item-1 ## 2. Google Energy Chief: Space Data Centers Cost Up to 100 Times More Than Those on Earth *Section: AI Infrastructure* Google's energy chief said building AI data centers in space would cost up to 100 times more than putting them on Earth, tempering recent enthusiasm for orbital data centers as the industry scrambles for cheaper power and land. Permalink: https://dailyfintechnews.com/brief/fintech/2026-11-01#item-2 ## 3. After Tech Sell-Off, Investors Brace for More Market Volatility *Section: Markets* Following last week's sharp tech-stock sell-off, investors are bracing for continued market volatility; S&P 500 futures rose slightly Sunday night ahead of the week's trading. Permalink: https://dailyfintechnews.com/brief/fintech/2026-11-01#item-3 ## 4. Singapore's STTGDC Eyes $2.4 Billion Loan, Adds to AI Debt Binge *Section: AI Infrastructure* Singapore data-center operator STT GDC is in talks with banks for a S$3.1 billion ($2.4 billion) syndicated loan, as the AI boom keeps fueling demand for debt among companies building data-center infrastructure. Permalink: https://dailyfintechnews.com/brief/fintech/2026-11-01#item-4 ## 5. Kioxia Shares Sink After Outlook Shows Demand Leveling Off *Section: Chips* Shares of Japanese memory-chip maker Kioxia Holdings fell by the most in three months after a cautious outlook stoked concerns that AI-driven demand growth may be leveling off. Permalink: https://dailyfintechnews.com/brief/fintech/2026-11-01#item-5 ## 6. Oaktree's Howard Marks Says AI Stumbles Boosted Skepticism *Section: AI* Oaktree Capital co-chair Howard Marks said recent AI-related market stumbles have punctured some of the sector's aura of infallibility, in an interview with Bloomberg TV. Permalink: https://dailyfintechnews.com/brief/fintech/2026-11-01#item-6 --- ## Questions this brief answers **What did AI Investors announce on November 1, 2026?** With trillions of dollars riding on the artificial-intelligence trade, investors, traders and even tech executives are hunting for high-stakes protection — buying hedges and insurance-like positions against a potential unwind of AI-linked stocks. **What did Google announce on November 1, 2026?** Google's energy chief said building AI data centers in space would cost up to 100 times more than putting them on Earth, tempering recent enthusiasm for orbital data centers as the industry scrambles for cheaper power and land. **What did After Tech Sell-Off announce on November 1, 2026?** Following last week's sharp tech-stock sell-off, investors are bracing for continued market volatility; S&P 500 futures rose slightly Sunday night ahead of the week's trading. **Why did Singapore's STTGDC Eyes $2.4 Billion Loan rise?** Singapore data-center operator STT GDC is in talks with banks for a S$3.1 billion ($2.4 billion) syndicated loan, as the AI boom keeps fueling demand for debt among companies building data-center infrastructure. **Why did Kioxia shares fall?** Shares of Japanese memory-chip maker Kioxia Holdings fell by the most in three months after a cautious outlook stoked concerns that AI-driven demand growth may be leveling off. **What did Oaktree's Howard Marks announce on November 1, 2026?** Oaktree Capital co-chair Howard Marks said recent AI-related market stumbles have punctured some of the sector's aura of infallibility, in an interview with Bloomberg TV. --- ## More from Daily Fintech News - Previous brief: [October 31, 2026 — SoftBank-Backed OPay Halts NYSE IPO to Respond to Regulatory Inquiry](https://dailyfintechnews.com/brief/fintech/2026-10-31) - Next brief: [November 2, 2026 — Palantir posts record Q3 2026, revenue up 96% YoY to $2.31B](https://dailyfintechnews.com/brief/fintech/2026-11-02) - Also covers Data center, Google, Kioxia: [September 8, 2026 — Palantir names Nebius its preferred sovereign AI infrastructure partner](https://dailyfintechnews.com/brief/fintech/2026-09-08) - Also covers Google, Kioxia: [August 26, 2026 — Nvidia Crushes Q2, Guides Q3 to $108B](https://dailyfintechnews.com/brief/fintech/2026-08-26) - Also covers Data center, Google: [September 1, 2026 — Dell delivers huge beat and raise on AI server demand](https://dailyfintechnews.com/brief/fintech/2026-09-01) - [All briefs](https://dailyfintechnews.com/brief/fintech) *Source: Daily Fintech News (https://dailyfintechnews.com). 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