The ripple effects of AI splurging
The ripple effects of AI splurging  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Wed Feb 25 2026
Description: First up, AI has driven a market moodiness as of late. Broader anxieties have sparked sell-offs, while bullish tech optimism has also boosted stock indexes. What gives? Then, companies are expected to spend a whopping $50 billion a month on AI data center construction over the next few years. Those firms are issuing investment-grade corporate bonds to pay for it all. This morning, we'll dig into what that could mean for interest rates.