IMF: $159B Corporate Bonds in AI Sector Raises Stability Concerns

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The IMF highlighted significant risks related to corporate borrowing amid the AI sector's expansion. In the first five months of 2026, companies like Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Oracle issued a total of $159 billion in corporate bonds. This figure surpasses their total borrowing in the past five years. Additionally, Nvidia (NVDA) issued $25 billion in bonds last month. Concerns arise over the potential mismatch between short-term debt and long-term asset values, which could impact financial stability if profits do not materialize promptly.