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global-development-finance institutional intelligence, quantitative benchmarks, primary regulatory filings, and market structure analysis from FXOpen Ledger. World Bank President Ajay Banga stated on October 27, 2026 that capital availability is 'not really an issue,' even as artificial intelligence-driven demand is pushing up borrowing costs globally. The remarks were made during an appearance on CNBC's 'Squawk Box.'
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World Bank President Ajay Banga stated on October 27, 2026 that capital availability is 'not really an issue,' even as artificial intelligence-driven demand is pushing up borrowing costs globally. The remarks were made during an appearance on CNBC's 'Squawk Box.'
Banga stated that capital availability is 'not really an issue,' according to his appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box on Oct. 27, 2026 (Source: CNBC, 2026-10-27). He acknowledged that AI-driven demand is pushing up borrowing costs but framed this as a pricing and allocation challenge rather than an absolute scarcity of capital.
As of Oct. 27, 2026 (Source: CNBC Squawk Box, 2026-10-27), World Bank President Banga identified AI infrastructure investment as a structural force driving borrowing costs higher. The World Bank's position is that this represents a pricing dynamic — capital is available, but AI-related demand is competing with sovereign and development borrowers, elevating the cost of debt.
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