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The Guardian — Technology · October 13, 2026 · On the brief until October 27, 2026

Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF

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Driving market valuations and corporate borrowing

The International Monetary Fund warned that an AI stock crash could destabilize the global financial system. High valuations, heavy debt, and circular financing arrangements across tech firms drive this exposure. Economists and policymakers must now monitor how concentrated tech debt could trigger global market turmoil.

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Discuss whether high corporate debt and circular investments among tech companies create systemic risks that require regulatory intervention.

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