Tech debt surge strains credit markets

Major US technology companies including Amazon and Alphabet have undertaken a significant borrowing binge, issuing large volumes of bonds that have increased costs and risk metrics across credit markets, including for non-tech firms. This debt activity is triggering broader financial stability concerns as risks concentrate in AI-heavy equities and collateralized loan obligations gain traction as alternative investments.

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