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The International Monetary Fund warned that high valuations and debt in the AI sector could lead to a share price crash that ripples across global markets, and also flagged risks from government borrowing and cyber-attacks.
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The IMF warned that a bust in AI spending could shake global markets, with rising debt and cyberattacks adding further risk.
Why it matters: An AI spending downturn could spill over into the wider financial system, according to the IMF's warning.
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IMF warns AI share crash could threaten global financial stability
Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF
Guardian AI · 13 Oct 2026, 03:15
Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF
Guardian Technology · 13 Oct 2026, 03:15
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