A USD 500 billion AI infrastructure spending spree funded by bonds, not earnings, triggered a 2.3% Nasdaq drop on June 21, 2026, spreading instantly to Seoul and Tokyo as investors questioned whether the build-out can be refinanced at higher rates.
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