Market Chatter: OpenAI, Anthropic Bankers Push for Investment-Grade Credit Ratings Ahead of IPOs

06:07 AM EDT, 09/08/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Microsoft (MSFT)-backed OpenAI and Amazon (AMZN)-backed Anthropic's bankers are seeking investment-grade credit ratings ahead of their expected IPOs, the Financial Times reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Bankers acting for the two AI labs have held talks with credit rating agencies in recent weeks, the FT said. However, both companies remain unprofitable, and rating decisions will likely depend on their IPO results, according to the report. OpenAI and Anthropic did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' requests for comment. (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.)