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Hyperscalers' $400 Billion Debt Sparks Investor Concerns

2/15/2026

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Debt investors are wary that hyperscalers, including Alphabet Inc. and Meta Platforms, Inc., are taking on more debt to fund artificial intelligence development.
Credit derivatives tied to these companies have surged, attracting sizable contracts.
Morgan Stanley projects hyperscaler borrowing will reach $400 billion in 2026.
Banks are buying credit default swaps (CDS) to hedge risk, while some investors warn of complacency and potential pressure on credit risk profiles.

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Story summary

Debt investors are wary that hyperscalers, including Alphabet Inc. and Meta Platforms, Inc., are taking on more debt to fund artificial intelligence development.
Credit derivatives tied to these companies have surged, attracting sizable contracts.
Morgan Stanley projects hyperscaler borrowing will reach $400 billion in 2026.
Banks are buying credit default swaps (CDS) to hedge risk, while some investors warn of complacency and potential pressure on credit risk profiles.