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How Big Tech's A.I. Borrowing Binge Is Driving Up Bond Yields

Big Tech's heavy borrowing to fund artificial intelligence projects is pushing up bond yields, according to a New York Times analysis. The article reports that companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet have issued billions in debt, contributing to a rise in corporate bond yields and potentially affecting the broader economy.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/business/bond-yields-tech-ai-debt.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49381637

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