Asian shares slide amid rising AI debt and bond strains

Asian equities fell as major tech companies sought billions in debt to fund AI chip purchases, exacerbating pressures in sovereign bond markets. Meanwhile, oil prices climbed due to Gulf shipping attacks and the euro slipped to near 17-month lows.

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Asian shares fell Thursday as sovereign bond strains intensified alongside corporate debt drives by tech firms seeking AI financing. Japan stocks dropped 1.1% while South Korea slid 2.1%. The borrowing surge threatens global portfolios as credit-funded AI investments expand.

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