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Central BanksMedium•15 November 2026•
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Fed Warns of AI Stock Overvaluation and Massive Debt Surge

Key Facts

1The Federal Reserve warned of financial vulnerabilities due to high stock valuations driven by AI and a significant surge in debt.
2Debt issuance for AI infrastructure exceeded $680 billion from January to October, approximately five times the total issued in 2023.

The Federal Reserve warned of financial vulnerabilities stemming from high stock valuations driven by AI and a significant surge in debt. According to Chosun Ilbo, the central bank expressed concerns that if returns on AI investments underperform, a subsequent drop in stock prices could restrict corporate funding and burden the broader U.S. economy.

Debt issuance for AI infrastructure exceeded $680 billion from January to October, approximately five times the total issued in 2023. The Fed indicated that the rapid accumulation of debt used to fund this infrastructure poses a systemic risk should market valuations face a correction.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is scheduled to deliver a speech on November 16, 2026, which may provide further clarity on the central bank's assessment of financial stability and sector-specific overvaluation.