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AI Debt Glut Could Raise U.S. Treasury Yields, BondCliQ CEO Warns

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BondCliQ CEO Chris White argues that the rapid issuance of AI‑related debt is already widening bond spreads and could push up U.S. government borrowing costs. White notes that AI cloud service providers trade wider within six months of issuance, reflecting market skepticism about their long‑term prospects. He points out that only Microsoft among hyperscalers holds a top AAA credit rating, and that its pricing will influence peers. CoreWeave, which holds 5 % of AI debt issued in the past year, faces short‑term refinancing risk due to a 5‑7 year maturity window. White suggests that this dynamic may be contributing to higher Treasury yields. The claim highlights a potential link between the AI debt glut and broader U.S. debt markets, though it remains a viewpoint rather than an established fact.

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    AI Debt Glut May Increase US Government Borrowing Costs, BondCliQ CEO Says

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    BondCliQ CEO Chris White said the artificial intelligence (AI) debt glut may be lifting US government borrowing costs, noting that many new hyperscaler bonds trade wider within six months of issuance. White expects lenders to demand higher yields from tech giants building AI data centers, citing concerns from bond investors over the long-term story of companies like CoreWeave and Oracle. CoreWeave accounts for about 5% of the $258 billion in AI-linked debt sold over the past year and must refinance within five to seven years, exposing it to higher short-term rates, unlike Oracle whose debt runs for decades. White believes this oversupply could lead lenders to demand higher yields from all borrowers, including Washington itself, with Microsoft's AAA credit rating setting the benchmark for peers.

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