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AI borrowing now a major force in bonds as Big Tech sells massive debt

MarketWatch reports that massive bond sales tied to artificial-intelligence spending are shaping U.S. bond markets, rivaling war headlines and elections. So-called hyperscalers have issued $271 billion of debt this year, paying higher yields to attract cash.

MarketWatch·Nov 3, 2026, 10:06 PM·2 min read✓ Verified

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