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Investor Frenzy for AI Strips Safeguards From Convertible Bonds

Bloomberg Markets Friday 28 August 2026, 11:23 UTC By Selina Chen and Ronan Martin 1 min read
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Convertible bond investors chasing exposure to the artificial intelligence boom are giving up some of the protection they would normally demand, pushing the market toward levels of risk-taking last seen during the pandemic.

Convertible bond investors chasing exposure to the artificial intelligence boom are giving up some of the protection they would normally demand, pushing the market toward levels of risk-taking last seen during the pandemic.
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