ECB Flags Financial Stability Risks Amid AI Stock Surge and Trade Tensions

The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised concerns about potential asset price bubbles due to heavy investor concentration in US technology firms, particularly those related to AI like Nvidia. The ECB's Financial Stability Review warns of global financial risks if earnings expectations for these firms are not met. The report also highlights other vulnerabilities in the financial system, such as geopolitical tensions, climate-related risks, and cybersecurity threats, exacerbated by global issues like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and trade tensions with China.