June 11, 2026

Amazon takes on $17.5 billion in new debt as AI spending pushes total borrowing past $225 billion

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Amazon has agreed to a $17.5 billion delayed-draw term loan led by Citigroup, the latest in a borrowing spree fuelled by its race to build AI infrastructure. The cash is available through the end of September. Each draw has a three-year repayment win...