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Originally Published 6 months ago — by New York Post
The Bank for International Settlements warns that the global economy is at a pivotal moment due to rising trade tensions, geopolitical upheaval, and increasing debt levels, which are testing institutional trust and resilience to shocks, amid a backdrop of heightened uncertainty and volatility.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Reuters
The Bank for International Settlements warns that the global economy is at a pivotal moment due to rising trade tensions, geopolitical issues, and increased debt levels, leading to heightened uncertainty and potential vulnerabilities in the financial system, with notable declines in the dollar and concerns over resilience to shocks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) warns that the increasing supply of government debt could destabilize financial markets by 2025, urging policymakers to act promptly. With global sovereign debt potentially rising to $130 trillion by 2028, concerns are mounting over fiscal policies in the U.S., UK, France, and Japan. The BIS highlights the risk of "bond vigilante" attacks and notes a supply-demand imbalance in the U.S. Treasury market, exacerbated by inflationary pressures from stimulus spending.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Financial Times
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned that hedge fund bets on US Treasuries could potentially lead to market turmoil. The BIS expressed concerns over the high levels of leverage used by hedge funds, which could amplify any sudden shifts in market sentiment. The warning comes as hedge funds have been increasing their positions in US Treasuries, betting on rising yields. The BIS emphasized the need for market participants to closely monitor and manage potential risks associated with these bets.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Finance
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has called for more interest rate hikes, warning that the world economy is at a crucial point as countries struggle to rein in inflation. Despite the relentless rise in rates over the last 18 months, inflation in many top economies remains stubbornly high, while the jump in borrowing costs triggered the most serious banking collapses since the financial crisis 15 years ago. The BIS thinks an economic "soft, or soft-ish" landing - where rates rise without triggering recessions or major banking crashes - is still possible, but accepts it is a difficult situation.