Oracle CDS Hits 18-Year High of 2.03% as AI Spending Stokes Debt Fears
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 21
Oracle CDS Hits 18-Year High of 2.03% as AI Spending Stokes Debt Fears
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 21
Summary
Oracle’s five-year credit default swaps climbed to about 2.03 percentage points on Monday, the highest level in ICE data going back to late 2008.
That move topped Friday’s prior peak of 198.23 basis points as investors questioned whether Oracle’s heavy artificial-intelligence spending will generate sufficient returns.
Oracle’s outstanding bonds also sold off, signaling that concern is spreading beyond derivatives into the broader debt market.
The jump in protection costs points to rising investor unease that aggressive AI investment could strain Oracle’s balance sheet if the payoff falls short.