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AI ‘exuberance’ risks ending in lengthy investment bust, BIS warns

Nobody is talking about the crash. The BIS just warned that AI 'exuberance' could trigger a lengthy investment bust that destabilizes the global economy.

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Why it matters

As AI funding reaches historic highs, the Bank for International Settlements is raising alarm about inflated valuations and weak returns creating systemic financial risk. This signals institutional concern that the AI economy may be overheated—a narrative that could reshape investor behavior and capital allocation decisions.

The key facts

4 to know
  1. BIS warns of AI 'exuberance' bubble risk

  2. Weak returns could trigger sharp pullback in tech funding

  3. Threat to global economic stability cited

  4. Published June 28, 2026 — indicates forward-looking institutional analysis

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Financial Times Technologyft.com

Publisher excerpt: Weak returns could trigger a sharp pullback in funding for tech companies that threatens the global economy
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