https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-economy-hits-pivotal-milestone-spending-on-data-centers-and-other-hardware-tops-housingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-economy-hits-pivotal-milestone-spending-on-data-centers-and-other-hardware-tops-housinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-economy-hits-pivotal-milestone-spending-on-data-centers-and-other-hardware-tops-housing#u80573Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:06:40 +0000Investment in data centers and information-processing hardware now exceeds spending on housing in the United States. This shift is driven by a massive artificial intelligence investment boom and a surge in durable orders. Hyperscalers are approaching 1 trillion dollars in annual spending as AI capital expenditure becomes a primary driver of economic activity. This transition marks a move away from residential investment toward computing power and core capital goods orders and shipments.Why it mattersHousing has traditionally been a primary indicator of U.S. economic health and investment. The