CNBC
20 Jun 2026, 12:00 UTC · 2h ago
AI buildout gives tech investors new reasons to watch bond market
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CNBC
20 Jun 2026, 12:00 UTC · 2h ago
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The Federal Reserve indicated the possibility of a rate hike in 2026, contributing to an equity sell-off and pushing 10-year yields toward 4.45%. — Direct signaling of higher rates increases the discount rate for future earnings and raises borrowing costs, which typically suppresses equity valuations.
-0.80Megacap tech 'hyperscalers' are increasingly leveraging debt to fund AI infrastructure, with projected combined spending of $750 billion this year. — Increased reliance on debt markets makes previously 'safe' cash-rich tech giants vulnerable to interest rate volatility and credit risk.
-0.60Goldman Sachs notes that capex as a percentage of cash flow is at its highest level since the dot-com era, with total capex expected to reach $920 billion. — Extreme capital intensity puts pressure on free cash flow and increases the risk of over-investment if AI returns do not materialize quickly.
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Nvidia remains in a strong liquidity position with quarterly free cash flow rising to $48.5 billion from $26.1 billion the previous year. — Strong internal cash generation mitigates the risk of rising rates and provides a competitive advantage over more leveraged peers.
+0.40Amazon is widely expected to experience negative free cash flow this year due to forecasted spending of roughly $200 billion. — Negative free cash flow for a bellwether tech stock signals a period of financial strain and high reliance on external funding.
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Stock soared following an AI pivot, name change, and new CEO hire.
Expected to see negative free cash flow due to massive AI infrastructure spending and exposure to rising borrowing costs.
Despite borrowing, the company is noted for its strong cash position and significant growth in free cash flow.
Increased exposure to borrowing costs due to heavy debt-funded AI data center buildouts.
Increased exposure to borrowing costs due to heavy debt-funded AI data center buildouts.
Mentioned as turning to the debt market for tens of billions, increasing exposure to rising interest rates.
Increased exposure to borrowing costs due to heavy debt-funded AI data center buildouts.
Mentioned as a source of analysis regarding capex trends without a direct impact on its own business.
[mutual] Companies are engaged in a high-speed race to build out AI infrastructure.
[mutual] Companies are engaged in a high-speed race to build out AI infrastructure.
[mutual] Companies are engaged in a high-speed race to build out AI infrastructure.
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[mutual] Companies are engaged in a high-speed race to build out AI infrastructure.
[mutual] Companies are engaged in a high-speed race to build out AI infrastructure.
