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AI bubble, debt, inflation risk global growth, warns BIS

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) warns that an artificial intelligence bubble, combined with record-high public debt and inflation, could negatively impact global growth.
  • The BIS highlights the growing link between public debt and highly leveraged hedge funds, increasing risks to financial stability.
  • The report, released by the 'bank for central banks,' was issued as Governor Fabio Panetta recently took over as board chairman.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a stark warning about the global economic outlook, citing the potential for a "bubble" in artificial intelligence to trigger negative ripple effects worldwide. This risk, amplified by historically high public debt and persistent inflation, could significantly hinder global growth, according to the BIS's annual report.

The "bank for central banks," based in Basel, Switzerland, emphasized a dangerous connection forming between sovereign debt and financial stability. This link is exacerbated by the increasing involvement of highly leveraged hedge funds, creating a volatile environment where debt crises could spread rapidly.

The report's release coincides with the recent appointment of Fabio Panetta, the former governor of the Bank of Italy, as the new chairman of the BIS board. His leadership begins as these significant financial risks loom over the global economy.

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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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