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Morning Bid: A$ gets a bit part as AI steals the show
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Fusion42 · 23 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Softbank's $10 billion junk bond deal oversubscribed with $20 billion demand highlights strong lender confidence in AI-driven growth, while AI agent launches from Meta and Google are attracting significant consumer interest. Market focus includes geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and potential US-China trade truce talks that could impact AI cooperation.
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Softbank's debt deal shows lenders are betting big on AI, signalling new funding opportunities for AI founders this week. US-China talks may open a rare cooperation door for your AI products in global markets.
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