Global Capital Keeps Driving AI Boom in the U.S., Sparking Worries About Hidden Debt Dangers
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Charles Wu from J.P. Morgan Asset Management pointed out that foreign investors are stepping up their investments in North America's AI computing power expansion projects. Institutional investors, including foreign banks, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and insurance companies from areas like Asia and the Gulf, are funneling funds into this field. At present, capital expenditures in this sector are approaching $1 trillion. The AI capital expenditure requirements of U.S. hyperscale cloud service providers are mainly covered by operating cash flows. Around $250 billion comes from the bond market, and a comparable amount is sourced from bank loans. His team is keeping a close eye on the risks tied to lease obligations, concentration risks, and possible problems stemming from specific off-balance-sheet financing setups.