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flag U.S. tech firms plan $400B in 2026 debt for AI, raising financial stability concerns.

flag Major U.S. tech firms are set to take on $400 billion in debt in 2026 to fund AI infrastructure, more than double 2025’s total, sparking concerns over hidden risks and financial stability. flag UBS raised its forecast for tech investment-grade bond issuance to $360 billion, citing soaring capital spending, while cutting leveraged loan forecasts due to AI-related credit risks. flag Companies are increasingly using off-balance-sheet financing and issuing bonds in foreign currencies. flag A Bank of America survey found only 20% of fund managers support continued capex increases, with 30% viewing AI spending as a top systemic risk. flag Tech stock valuations have declined, and investors are shifting toward European, emerging market, and non-tech equities amid growing skepticism over AI’s return on investment.

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