Global bond sales have soared to a record this year as borrowers take advantage of easy market conditions to fund everything from the boom in artificial intelligence projects to a revival in acquisitions.
Issuance has been on a tear for much of 2025 and has set a new annual record of $5.95 trillion, topping the previous high in 2024, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. And there’s still more than a month of the year to go, with Wall Street bracing for the busiest November in over a
Sales have been dominated by financial institutions and increased issuance ...