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Pandemic loan repayments deepen financial strain for US restaurant owners
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Federal disaster loans helped restaurants survive Covid shutdowns, but owners interviewed by the Guardian described repayments squeezing already weakened businesses. Its October 2026 report detailed mounting debt, closures and risks to personal assets for borrowers who guaranteed their loans.
· via the Guardian US
Technology
Debt-heavy AI infrastructure firms face investor scrutiny as shares slide
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Specialist data centre operators supplying major AI developers are facing questions over debt and dependence on big customers. Falling shares and rising borrowing costs have sharpened scrutiny, although some analysts say demand for computing power still outstrips supply.
· via BBC News GLOBAL