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financial-stability
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Bloombergfinance4 days ago
Bank of England to Stress Test Private Markets Under 7% Rates and 35% Equity-Drop Scenario
The central bank will run a scenario combining 7% interest rates with a 35% fall in UK share prices to gauge private-market resilience.
forbes.comworld25 days ago
Bank of Canada Report Flags AI Concentration and Basis Trades as Market Risks
The Bank of Canada released its 2026 financial stability report on Thursday. The report states that rising asset valuations and concentration in AI-related stocks have increased vulnerability to a sharp correction. It also notes continued risks from hedge fund activity in governm…
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pbs.orgfinance39 days ago
Fed Governor Pushes Back Against Proposals to Shrink Central Bank Balance Sheet
A Federal Reserve governor on Thursday opposed ideas to reduce the central bank's balance sheet. The governor said such moves would be wrong and could threaten financial stability. The comments come amid ongoing discussions about the size and role of the Fed's holdings.
wealthmanagement.comfinance45 days ago
Federal Reserve Says Private Credit Redemption Risks Are Manageable
The Federal Reserve stated in its latest Financial Stability Report that risks tied to private credit redemptions remain manageable. The assessment comes as the sector has grown rapidly in recent years. Officials also reviewed broader financial vulnerabilities in the U.S. financi…
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CoinDeskfinance45 days ago
Lagarde Calls for Europe to Prioritize ECB Digital Euro Over Private Stablecoins
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned Friday that large stablecoins such as Tether and USDC, which dominate a $310 billion market, pose financial stability risks. She spoke as a consortium of 12 major European banks plans to launch a privately issued digital eu…
rte.iefinance46 days ago
ECB Officials Say Large-Scale Stablecoin Use Reduces Bank Lending
European Central Bank officials stated that widespread substitution of bank deposits with stablecoins would impair lending capacity and monetary policy transmission. The warnings covered both foreign and euro-denominated stablecoins, citing risks to financial stability. Officials…
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nypost.comworld61 days ago
Swiss Government Orders UBS to Set Aside $20 Billion in Additional Reserves
Swiss authorities have directed UBS to allocate an extra $20 billion in reserves to cover potential losses from its foreign operations. The measure aims to prevent taxpayer-funded bailouts following the 2023 Credit Suisse collapse. UBS received some concessions but criticized the…
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Harvard Economist Carmen Reinhart Discusses Global Debt Surge and Economic Vulnerabilities
Harvard economist Carmen Reinhart stated that the global economy is in its weakest position in 20 years or longer to address a widespread downturn. She reported that global debt has increased by one third over the past six years, reaching $348 trillion. This situation limits poli…
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