News · 24 April 2026

The Bank of England Thinks Markets Are Wrong About the Risks

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Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden warned the BBC that global stock markets are overvalued and an adjustment is expected. She said asset prices don't reflect real economic risks, including a private credit market that has grown to $2.5 trillion untested at scale. She flagged AI valuations and a simultaneous multi-risk collapse as her biggest fear.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 April 2026 at 6:06

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