AI Funding Needs Drive US High-Grade Bond Sales to Annual Record

US companies sold more than $1.75 trillion in investment-grade bonds in 2026, surpassing the previous annual record set in 2020, according to bond market data. The record sales volume was driven by increased corporate borrowing to fund artificial intelligence projects and infrastructure. Companies across multiple sectors accessed debt markets to finance technology investments and capital expenditures.

• Bloomberg — AI Funding Needs Drive US High-Grade Bond Sales to Annual Record

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