Cloud demand holds firm as rate uncertainty clouds near-term outlook for Akamai

Akamai enters the week on steady footing, supported by resilient demand for cloud and edge services, but faces a more cautious investment climate. Upcoming U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve signals are shaping expectations around IT spending, as enterprises weigh borrowing costs against digital priorities. While infrastructure demand remains intact, shifting monetary policy and regulatory signals could influence how aggressively businesses expand cloud investments in the months ahead.