SoftBank AI debt frenzy underscores appetite for OpenAI credit
Demand for SoftBank’s $10B+ junk offering linked to OpenAI funding exceeded $20B in indications of interest, underscoring how AI financing is pulling capital even in a rising-yield regime.
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Demand for SoftBank’s $10B+ junk offering linked to OpenAI funding exceeded $20B in indications of interest, underscoring how AI financing is pulling capital even in a rising-yield regime.
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- Japan Times
- Straits Times, Sep 23, 2026
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Explainer-style expansion of the Sep 23, 2026 briefing bullet. Stays within verified claims from named outlets; not an exclusive investigation.
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