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Sony plans its first dollar-bond sale in nearly three decades

Sony is set to return to the US investment-grade bond market for the first time in nearly 30 years, planning a multi-billion dollar bond offering. This decision is driven by the urgency among companies to secure funding in light of anticipated interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Additionally, it highlights a growing trend among Japanese corporations to seek dollar-denominated debt as domestic interest rates increase. This move could influence global financial markets and investment strategies.