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The Conversation — AI · September 29, 2026 · On the brief until October 13, 2026

AI has made borrowing more expensive – an expert explains how bond markets are changing

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Driving corporate borrowing to fund data centers and infrastructure

Massive corporate borrowing to fund AI infrastructure and data centers is competing with governments for finite capital. This heightened demand has driven bond yields higher and made debt more expensive across the global economy. Analysts and policymakers must now factor heavy tech borrowing into sovereign debt costs and fiscal budgets.

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Students can examine whether corporate AI spending will permanently crowd out sovereign debt and force governments into fiscal austerity.

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