Market Chatter: ECB Officials Said to Float Idea of Reviewing Data Center Lending

MT Newswires · 2d ago
10:11 AM EST, 11/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The European Central Bank is considering investigating artificial intelligence data center-related loans amid potential risks caused by high interest rates and shifting sentiment toward AI, Bloomberg News reported Friday. People familiar with the matter told the news agency that senior officials at the central bank raised the idea internally and in discussions with lenders. One source reportedly suggested that the regulator could conduct on-site inspections to evaluate how banks are accounting for future cash flows and collateral valuations, though the exact approach has yet to be finalized. The ECB did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)