Kevin Warsh: AI Investment Boom Driving Up Your Borrowing Costs as Hyperscalers Compete for Capital
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh identified AI infrastructure spending as a key driver behind rising borrowing costs. Tech giants borrowed $121 billion in 2025 alone to fund data centers, creating intense competition for capital that's pushing 10-year Treasury yields above 5% and affecting mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards across America.