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The paradox at the heart of credit markets: the biggest borrowers are the strongest credits
Credit markets exhibit a paradox where largest borrowers are strongest credits, with $300 billion in issuance since 2026 showing no stress in credit-default swaps or credit spreads. Investors are absorbing supply due to confidence in the AI narrative.
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