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IMF warns AI sector could spark global financial contagion

The International Monetary Fund says a collapse in AI financing might spread to broader markets, citing leveraged loans and circular‑economics risks.

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The IMF released a report warning that a sharp downturn in AI‑related financing could trigger wider financial instability. It points to high‑leverage loans and circular‑economics models as key vulnerabilities. The agency says the risk is not limited to tech firms but could affect banks and investors globally.

Why it matters

Policymakers may need tighter oversight of AI financing to protect the broader economy.

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