Nvidia Faces Historic Market Loss As DeepSeek Dents Confidence In AI’s Future

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 28, 2025

Nvidia experienced the largest single-day market cap drop in history on Monday, as its stock tumbled by 17%, shedding nearly $600 billion in value. This staggering loss is directly linked to a new development in the AI space—DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm that unveiled its version of ChatGPT, raising concerns over the cost-efficiency and competitive positioning of U.S. AI companies.

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Nvidia’s shares experienced a severe decline, marking its worst daily percentage drop since March 2020, during the initial shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, Nvidia lost a record-breaking $589 billion in market capitalization, more than doubling the previous one-day loss of $279 billion in September 2024. To put it into perspective, this is significantly more than Meta’s $251 billion market cap loss in February 2022.

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As a result, Nvidia’s market valuation dropped from $3.5 trillion to $2.9 trillion, slipping behind Apple and Microsoft as the world’s most valuable company. Nvidia’s dramatic fall led a broader retreat in U.S. stocks, with the S&P 500 losing 1.5% and the Nasdaq dropping 3.1%. Other major players in the AI industry, such as chipmakers Arm and Broadcom, alongside Oracle, saw their stocks plummet by at least 10%.

The DeepSeek Effect

The cause of Nvidia’s catastrophic loss lies in DeepSeek’s release of its large-language model, which has cast doubt on the continued dominance of U.S. companies in generative AI. Initially, this might not seem like a negative development for Nvidia, as DeepSeek’s model was also powered by Nvidia’s powerful graphics processing units (GPUs), just like many other AI technologies. However, DeepSeek revealed that it spent just $5.6 million on Nvidia’s technology to develop its model. While experts believe this figure is likely a significant underestimation, it still calls into question the very foundation of Nvidia’s meteoric stock rise.

In recent years, Nvidia’s profits have skyrocketed, with projections indicating net profits could soar from $4.8 billion in 2022 to $66.7 billion in 2024, largely due to the soaring demand for its high-priced GPUs, which can cost up to $25,000 each. U.S. tech giants such as Meta, Tesla, and OpenAI have been among Nvidia’s biggest customers. However, if companies like these can replicate DeepSeek’s cost-efficient approach by using cheaper GPUs, Nvidia could face significant challenges in maintaining its market dominance.

As Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research pointed out, this shift could be an unwelcome development for Nvidia.

Surprising Statistic

Nvidia’s near-$600 billion market cap loss on Monday exceeds the market values of all but 13 American companies, surpassing industry giants like UnitedHealth, Exxon Mobil, and Costco.

CEO’s Losses

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang saw his wealth take a massive hit, losing $21 billion in a single day. His net worth dropped from $124.4 billion to $103.1 billion, according to Forbes estimates. Huang remains the largest individual shareholder in Nvidia, owning a 3% stake in the company.

Nvidia’s colossal market cap loss highlights the growing uncertainties in the AI sector, as DeepSeek’s cost-effective alternative to American AI models threatens to disrupt the industry’s balance. With AI becoming an increasingly competitive and global field, Nvidia’s future may hinge on how it adapts to these emerging challenges.

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Cyprus Bets On Construction As A Pillar Of Sustainable Growth And Housing Reform

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 3, 2026

President Nikos Christodoulides has positioned Cyprus’ construction sector at the heart of the country’s transition to a more sustainable economy, describing it as a key driver of housing supply, investment and long-term growth.

Construction At The Centre Of Economic Strategy

Speaking at a dinner hosted by the Cyprus Association of Building Contractors (OSEOK) in Nicosia, Christodoulides said the transition to a greener development model requires close cooperation between the government and the private sector.

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Construction, he said, contributes far beyond its share of economic output by supporting employment, regional development and the infrastructure on which communities and businesses depend.

At the same time, Cyprus is undergoing a period of economic and technological transformation that demands a more flexible and efficient public sector. According to the president, the government is pursuing reforms to modernise public services, reduce bureaucracy and accelerate investment while supporting broader social objectives.

Faster Permits To Boost Housing

A central part of that effort is the reform of the development licensing system led by the Interior Ministry. The initiative aims to simplify procedures, expand digital services and introduce clear processing deadlines without compromising transparency or safety standards.

Christodoulides said the changes are already producing results, with permits issued for nearly 3,000 residential units within 40 working days and around 1,000 apartment buildings within 80 working days.

“The significant acceleration in the issuance of permits for new residential developments proves that when the state wishes, it can operate more effectively,” he said. “That strengthens competitiveness and helps address social challenges.”

Housing Remains A Priority

The president described access to affordable, quality housing as one of Cyprus’ biggest challenges, particularly for young people and young families.

He said the government’s housing strategy combines financial incentives, targeted support schemes and institutional reforms designed to increase housing supply. As part of that effort, the Cyprus Land Development Organisation has resumed operations with new financial support and initiatives after becoming largely inactive following 2022.

Christodoulides stressed that those policies depend on a strong construction industry, describing OSEOK as a strategic partner in expanding housing supply, containing construction costs and supporting sustainable residential development.

Building For The Future

Looking ahead, the president said the sector’s long-term competitiveness will increasingly depend on digitalisation, energy-efficient construction, innovative building materials and modern technologies.

He added that sustainable development should be measured not only by economic growth, but also by the quality of infrastructure, environmental protection and improvements to citizens’ quality of life.

Concluding his remarks, Christodoulides called for continued cooperation between the state and the construction industry, saying trust, transparency and regular dialogue would remain essential to delivering modern infrastructure, expanding housing opportunities and supporting Cyprus’ long-term development.

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