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United States credit risk on Nvidia jumps sharply

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Nvidia Corporation’s credit risk climbed sharply on Monday after reports that the US-based chipmaker is in talks over more than $750 billion of artificial intelligence infrastructure deals. Five-year credit-default swaps on Nvidia, which insure against a debt default, rose intraday by as much as 0.14 percentage point to 0.82 percentage point annually, the largest move since trading in the contracts became active in November, according to ICE Data Services. The shift follows negotiations over a potential $250 billion corporate guarantee to support OpenAI data-center leasing in the United States and a separate AI partnership exceeding $500 billion with SK Hynix’s parent in South Korea.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

November 2023 Nvidia five-year CDS begin active trading
Late last week Nvidia outlines SK Hynix partnership
Late last week SK Hynix parent announces AI initiative
Friday Nvidia–SK Hynix AI project exceeds $500 billion
Monday Nvidia credit-default swap prices spike sharply
Monday CDS cost reaches 0.82 percentage point annually
Monday Markets assess $250 billion OpenAI guarantee
Today Total AI deal talks surpass $750 billion

Why This Matters to You

Nvidia's credit risk jump could affect your investments. If you hold Nvidia stocks or bonds, keep a close eye on the situation. The company's big AI deals could either boost or burden its financial health.

The Bottom Line

Nvidia is betting big on AI, with deals surpassing $750 billion in talks. But with big bets come big risks. The market's reaction shows some concern. Worth forwarding if you know someone invested in Nvidia or AI.