AI bubble overtakes geopolitics as top concern for credit investors, BofA survey finds

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cao LiFebruary 25, 2026 at 06:51 AM
AI bubble overtakes geopolitics as top concern for credit investors, BofA survey finds

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A recent Bank of America survey reveals that credit investors now view the risk of an AI bubble as their primary concern, surpassing geopolitical risks for the first time. The February survey of investment-grade clients showed 23% citing an AI bubble as their top worry, a significant increase from 9% in December. Investors anticipate major cloud and data center operators will issue approximately $285 billion in new debt to finance AI expansion, a 36% jump from previous estimates. This concern about excessive AI investment and valuation has eclipsed previous worries about overpriced credit markets and geopolitical instability, with fewer investors now citing those as their main concerns. The survey highlights a shift in investor sentiment towards the potential financial risks associated with rapid AI development.

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