Is a global debt emergency on the horizon?

Big Tech’s bond-issuing spree is helping to pay for its massive artificial intelligence buildout. And it’s not expected to slow down this year. Meanwhile, the US federal deficit has swelled to about $39 trillion, according to the US Treasury Department. That’s raising red flags about the potential impact on the Treasuries market. Government and corporate debt are growing but for different reasons. How should investors think about it?

Dominic Pappalardo is the chief multi-asset strategist for Morningstar Wealth. It’s part of registered investment advisor, Morningstar Investment Management.

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On this episode:

00:00:00 Welcome

00:01:29 Big Tech's AI bond-issuing spree explained

00:03:51 What's driving the US federal deficit higher

00:06:04 Calls to prepare for a bond market emergency

00:07:38 Government vs. corporate debt key differences

00:08:45 Potential risks lurking in today's bond market

00:10:33 Bond portfolio opportunities and investor takeaways

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