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Last updated: June 14, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Equity Funding Pressures* The surge in AI‑driven equities and the $75 billion SpaceX listing have pushed the cost of financing U.S. equity positions to record highs, prompting banks to tighten credit lines for leveraged ETFs and margin accounts . By quantifying geopolitical exposure, banks and insurers aim to price sovereign‑debt and corporate credit more accurately, a development that could reshape risk‑premia across multiple asset classes.**