The International Monetary Fund has warned that government bond yields could rise sharply and unpredictably as inflation, public debt and borrowing by artificial intelligence companies increase pressure on financial markets.
In its latest Global Financial Stability Report, the IMF said higher energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict and expectations of tighter monetary policy have pushed yields higher in several advanced economies. Heavy government debt also increases refinancing risks.
AI financing presents another concern. Since 2023, 14 disclosed deals involved approximately $300 billion in equity and $650 billion in debt, alongside $1.4 trillion in future revenue commitments, according to the IMF.
If AI businesses fail to generate expected returns, investors could face simultaneous losses across investments, debt repayments and promised revenues.
The IMF urged governments to manage refinancing risks carefully.
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The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that government bond yields could rise in a disorderly fashion, amidst government bond yields in several advanced economies climbing to multidecade highs. In its latest Global Financial Stability Report, the fund warned that sovereign bond risk could deteriorate, warning of “a sharp rise in sovereign bond yields.": https://t.co/LIL0GwsDPe
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