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OpenBook briefing: Softbank’s mega junk-bond deal shows capital for the AI race is getting more expensive. What it means for equities, FX and crypto trader

OpenBook market desk: 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.

Why this matters for multi-asset traders

The headline theme is "Softbank’s mega junk-bond deal shows capital for the AI race is getting more expensive". We reframe the story for readers tracking equities, FX majors and crypto liquidity - without copying the original wording.

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