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UK Financial Stability Report - December 2025
Risks to financial stability have increased during 2025. Global risks remain elevated and material uncertainty in the global macroeconomic outlook persists. Key sources of risk include geopolitical tensions, fragmentation of trade and financial markets, and pressures on sovereign debt markets. Elevated geopolitical tensions increase the likelihood of cyberattacks and other operational disruptions. In the FPC’s judgement, many risky asset valuations remain materially stretched, particularly for technology companies focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Equity valuations in the US are close to the most stretched ... (full story)