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Blackstone’s Jon Gray says AI build needs more equity as debt risks pile up

Blackstone President Jon Gray said the AI infrastructure boom will require more equity financing because lenders face growing concentration risks. Pimco’s Emmanuel Roman warned total AI-related spending could stretch markets, citing multi‑trillion‑dollar estimates.

CNBC Finance·Nov 3, 2026, 6:46 AM·2 min read✓ Verified

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