Global Markets Brief: SoftBank Leads $33B U.S. Energy Deal; ECB Details Digital Euro Fees

Key TakeawaysSoftBank Group (SFTBY) is leading a massive $33.3 billion consortium including Goldman Sachs (GS) and Panasonic (PCRFY) to develop gas-fired power plants in the U.S. to support AI data centers.The ECB's Piero Cipollone confirmed the Digital Euro will feature transaction fees designed to undercut international card giants like Visa and Mastercard, though costs may remain higher than some domestic schemes.Geopolitical tensions spiked as the U.S. alleged China conducted a secret nuclear test in 20 ...