Foreign money and circular deals are fueling the AI boom, and the 2008 comparisons are back

Bloomberg reporting describes a global financing loop behind record AI spending, while the IMF and BIS warn about debt and opaque deal structures The AI boom has a funding story, and it is starting to sound familiar. Bloomberg reporting from October 12-13, 2026 describes a circular global financing loop now powering the construction of data centers and chip plants. Money is flowing in from surplus nations such as China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. It is also cycling between major tech firms themselves. Bloomberg’s coverage points to two engines behind the current surge.

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