Fresh off bond sale, Amazon borrows $17.5B from banks as AI spending continues

Amazon's $17.5B bank loan, following a recent bond sale, signals deepening debt financing for AI infrastructure. This underscores that 2026's AI economy will be defined by massive capital expenditure, potentially straining balance sheets. Companies must prioritize ROI on AI investments, as rising leverage could trigger market corrections or consolidation among players unable to monetize AI at scale.