https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/softbank-starts-jumbo-high-yield-bond-sale-to-finance-ai-pushContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/softbank-starts-jumbo-high-yield-bond-sale-to-finance-ai-pushhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/softbank-starts-jumbo-high-yield-bond-sale-to-finance-ai-push#u83324Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:16:05 +0000SoftBank Group is raising between $10 billion and $11 billion through a massive high-yield bond sale to fund its artificial intelligence initiatives. A term sheet indicates the capital is specifically intended for an investment in OpenAI. This deal represents one of the largest high-yield bond offerings ever attempted. Market analysts suggest the scale and nature of the junk-bond sale reflect the increasing cost of capital required to compete in the global AI race.Why it mattersSoftBank has shifted its strategic focus toward AI after previous volatility in its Vision Fund investments. The comp