Business and Finance

SoftBank’s $4 Billion DigitalBridge Acquisition: The Pivot to Physical AI Infrastructure

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SoftBank and DigitalBridge logos on a digital representation of global AI server networks and infrastructure.

SoftBank’s $4 Billion DigitalBridge Acquisition: The Pivot to Physical AI Infrastructure SoftBank Group’s definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based DigitalBridge Group for approximately $4 billion marks a decisive shift in the global artificial intelligence arms race. By moving from software and model funding to owning the physical “rails” of the AI economy—data centers, fiber networks, and … Read more

Bank of Japan Increases Policy Rate to 0.75%: Implications for US Capital Markets and Global Liquidity

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Bank of Japan headquarters and financial district background featuring Yen and USD currency symbols to illustrate the interest rate hike to 0.75 percent.

Bank of Japan Increases Policy Rate to 0.75%: Implications for US Capital Markets and Global Liquidity Executive Summary: On December 19, 2025, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised its short-term policy interest rate to 0.75%, marking the highest level since September 1995 [1.2]. This strategic shift from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy aims to combat … Read more