News · 29 April 2026

Bank of England Warns of Private Credit Crisis Risk

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Sarah Breeden, deputy governor of the Bank of England for financial stability, has warned of growing risks in private credit markets, drawing comparisons to the 2008 global financial crisis. These markets have expanded to two and a half trillion dollars over 15 to 20 years but remain untested by a major macroeconomic shock, raising concerns about potential financial instability.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 April 2026 at 6:18

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