# Andy Constan on the SpaceX IPO, AI CapEx, and the End of the Buyback Tailwind

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Podcast: [Excess Returns](https://stenobird.com/podcast/excess-returns-902655)
Published: 2026-06-16T18:55:05+00:00
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## Resource

In the third episode of First Principles with Andy Constan, Andy breaks down the changing structure of markets as the IPO window reopens, AI CapEx accelerates, and corporate buybacks shift toward new equity supply. We discuss what the SpaceX IPO says about capital markets, whether AI spending can create disinflationary growth, why the consumer is still holding up, and what could challenge the current market bubble. Follow First Principles on Spotify Follow First Principles of Apple Podcasts Topics covered: Why IPOs are central to the purpose of public markets How Andy evaluates whether the SpaceX IPO worked Why issuers may want IPOs to trade higher after pricing The shift from stock buybacks to new equity issuance Why AI CapEx is changing the supply and demand for shares How hyperscaler spending is being funded through cash, bonds, and stock The economic test for whether AI investment pays off Disinflationary productivity growth versus labor displacement Why the current economy is still supported by consumption The role of wealth effects and consumer dissaving Why falling oil prices may not eliminate inflation pressure What Andy is watching in Fed policy, tariffs, AI CapEx, and equity issuance How Kevin Warsh could approach rates, QT, and the Fed balance sheet Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and key themes 04:18 How Andy reads the SpaceX IPO 08:27 Why underwriters and regulators want IPOs to work 13:00 Why issuers may want IPOs to trade higher 17:05 From stock buybacks to new equity supply 21:06 The 600 to 700 billion dollar shift in share supply 26:42 The economic test for AI tokens 32:09 Can AI create disinflationary productivity growth? 38:10 Is AI CapEx holding up the economy? 41:00 Wealth effects, dissaving, and the consumer 45:52 Oil prices, war, and inflation 49:07 Jale…

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