Softbank’s mega junk-bond deal shows capital for the AI race is getting more expensive

Softbank’s mega junk-bond deal shows capital for the AI race is getting more expensive Softbank’s mega junk-bond deal shows capital for the AI race is getting more expensive The artificial-intelligence build-out is officially crossing over to the world of junk bonds Softbank is poised to price one of the biggest U.S. junk bonds in history as companies race to finance AI. via The artificial-intelligence build-out has officially begun crossing over to the world of junk bonds, where investors expect to be paid more for taking on bigger risks. this week plans to price its long-awaited mega junk-bond deal, a financing that as of Tuesday evening was expected to reach about $11 billion in size, spread across two currencies, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Copyright ©2026 MarketWatch, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 This oil giant has lagged its leading rivals through two energy crises.

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