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

First reported September 23, 2026 by MarketWatch · covered by 2 sources

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, where investors expect to be paid more for taking bigger risks.

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Sep 23, 2026 · byMarketWatch

SoftBank’s junk-bond deal highlights rising capital costs for AI race

Rising capital costs in AI investments may widen the gap between firms with cheaper funding access and those reliant on high-yield debt. The post SoftBank’s junk-bond deal highlights rising capital costs for AI race appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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Sep 23, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing