Australia capital markets ride AI deal wave as cloud startups target listings
β’ Australia's capital markets experienced a surge in activity during the first half of 2026, with listings and equity raisings totaling US$11.4 billion. β’ This represents an increase from the US$10.6 billion recorded during the same period in 2025, driven largely by high demand for AI-related investments. β’ The growth is fueled by investors seeking exposure to the AI supply chain, specifically targeting cloud services and data center businesses.
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