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May 10, 2026

The New Architecture of AI Infrastructure Financing

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The report examines the surge in AI infrastructure capex, which is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2027, and the evolving role of credit markets in financing this build-out despite emerging power and capital constraints.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Hyperscaler capex projections have seen massive upward revisions, now expected to reach $1.16 trillion by 2027.
  • 2.Credit markets are innovating structurally to finance AI infrastructure, including GPU-backed financing and blurred lines between public and private credit.
  • 3.Physical constraints, particularly a projected 55 gigawatt power shortfall, are becoming binding gating factors for data center expansion.

Table of Contents

  • Sunday Start | What's Next in Global Macro
  • The New Architecture of AI Infrastructure Financing
  • What We Are Watching This Week
  • Disclosure Section
  • Analyst Certification
  • Global Research Conflict Management Policy
  • Important Regulatory Disclosures on Subject Companies

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