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AI Investment Surge Sparks Credit Default Concerns

11/17/2025

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Tech companies borrow to invest in artificial intelligence.
Lenders seek protection against defaults.
Demand for credit derivatives has surged, with Oracle Corp.'s credit default swaps trading volume reaching $4.2 billion in six weeks, while overall credit derivatives tied to individual companies have risen 6% recently.
The cost of protecting against Oracle's default has risen.
Despite hedging, 95% of organizations see no return from generative AI projects.

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Story summary

Tech companies borrow to invest in artificial intelligence.
Lenders seek protection against defaults.
Demand for credit derivatives has surged, with Oracle Corp.'s credit default swaps trading volume reaching $4.2 billion in six weeks, while overall credit derivatives tied to individual companies have risen 6% recently.
The cost of protecting against Oracle's default has risen.
Despite hedging, 95% of organizations see no return from generative AI projects.