# How AI giants could push up borrowing costs in Europe

https://mins.news/en/item/126912

- DW, 2026-11-03 10:27 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/how-ai-giants-could-raise-the-cost-of-borrowing-in-europe/a-79511985?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> US technology giants are issuing large volumes of bonds to finance AI projects, competing with European governments and companies for investment capital. France, Germany and Italy face volatile bond markets, while war-driven inflation and strained public finances add to pressure on borrowing costs.

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