Bank of England Deputy Governor Broadbent warns: Stock market may face a decline

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24/04/2026
The deputy governor of the Bank of England stated in an interview with the BBC that global stock prices do not fully reflect the multiple risks facing the world economy, and the central bank expects stock markets around the world to fall. The report quoted Sarah Breeden as saying, "Various risks are constantly emerging, but asset prices are at historic highs." "We expect the market to eventually adjust." She emphasized several potential risks, including macroeconomic downturn, private credit pressure, and revaluation of the artificial intelligence sector.