Caught Between Oil and AI

Caught Between Oil and AI

May 6, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

Gordon Kerr discusses the impact of geopolitical shocks and inflation on the European credit market and the role of Big Tech in shaping investment dynamics.

In this episode of Credit Compass, Gordon Kerr, KBRA’s European Macro Strategist, explores how geopolitical shocks and inflation are reshaping the European credit outlook, delaying recovery and raising stagflation risks. Gordon also examines the growing influence of Big Tech in credit markets as firms like Alphabet issue massive debt to fund artificial intelligence (AI), creating both opportunities and tensions for investors.

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Host: Gordon Kerr

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Organizations: KBRA, Alphabet

Products: artificial intelligence (AI)

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