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Amazon Launches Historic $37–$42 Billion Cross-Border Bond Offering to Finance AI Infrastructure

Amazon.com initiated one of the largest corporate bond offerings on record Tuesday, targeting $37 billion to $42 billion across an 11-tranche dollar offering and an 8-part euro issuance, underscoring the relentless capital demands of the artificial intelligence buildout. The deal follows a $32 billion raise by Alphabet last month and arrives as hyperscalers collectively forecast over $650 billion in AI-related capital expenditures for 2026.

U.S. Primary Credit Market Competition Hits Record High as Bond Demand Surges

A Barclays report published today shows competition in the U.S. primary credit market reaching unprecedented levels, driven by strong investor demand for corporate bonds. Issuance in both investment-grade and high-yield sectors saw marked increases in allocations, reflecting surging investor interest and structural shifts. Robust demand is pushing trading activity higher across large deals, with implications for credit spreads and yield curves as investors reprice risk in fixed income markets.