<p>It is scary. The scale of the borrowing...What if their bets don't pan out?</p>

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<p>Alphabet's issuance of a rare 100-year sterling bond, part of a $20 billion borrowing drive, reflects a trend of increasing corporate debt to fund AI infrastructure. The bond attracted nearly 10 times the orders for its £1 billion sale, indicating strong demand from institutional investors. Analysts express concerns about the frothy market conditions and the long-term viability of such debt, especially as tech giants ramp up spending. The bond diversifies Alphabet's lender base, tapping into insurance and pension fund demand, while raising questions about the sustainability of AI-driven growth.</p>

- Alphabet's issuance of a rare 100-year sterling bond signals late-cycle exuberance in the credit markets as tech firms increase borrowing to fund extensive infrastructure projects, including AI.  
- This bond is part of a broader $20 billion multi-currency borrowing initiative and attracted nearly 10 times the orders for its £1 billion sale, reflecting strong demand from institutional investors.  
- Strategists caution that this bond issuance symbolizes market froth, as the tech sector's debt is predicted to surge, raising concerns over long-term demand and potential risks amidst rapid technological changes.

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