Technology Firms Increase Share of U.S. High-Yield Bond Market to 8.3%
@KobeissiLetter reported that technology companies now hold record shares of both high-yield and investment-grade U.S. corporate bond markets. The sector also accounts for 18% of total corporate debt issued so far in 2026.
U.S. high-yield corporate bond market, according to @KobeissiLetter. The share has risen two percentage points since 2022. S.
@KobeissiLetter reported the figures reflect a surge in tech-sector debt issuance. The technology sector accounts for 18% of total corporate debt issued so far in 2026, the largest proportion on record.
@KobeissiLetter stated this marks the biggest share captured by any single sector in the period tracked. Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Oracle have issued a combined $159 billion in bonds year-to-date as of 2026. The four companies used the proceeds to fund AI infrastructure.
@KobeissiLetter reported that Big Tech is taking on record levels of debt for AI.
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