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Global Fund Managers Brace for Year-End Volatility Amid AI, Credit, and Inflation Fears

Top fund managers are shifting to defensive assets as multiple economic threats converge. Private credit instability, AI bubble concerns, and stubborn inflation are creating what analysts describe as a “perfect storm” of year-end risks.

Defensive Positioning Dominates Fund Strategy

Global fund managers are reportedly adopting cautious investment approaches as the final quarter unfolds, with sources indicating a broad shift toward defensive assets with lower volatility. According to analysis from multiple investment firms, managers are reducing exposure to risk assets in favor of higher-quality government bonds and other stable investments.

by Aaron Blake
Economy and TradingEnergy Policy

Global Debt Crisis Tops G20 Agenda as IMF Warns of Record Levels

Global debt concerns have been elevated to a top-tier issue at the G20 meetings, with the IMF warning debt could reach levels not seen since World War II. South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago emphasized that debt is now a global problem affecting both developed and emerging economies.

Global Debt Reaches Crisis Levels

According to reports from the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings in Washington, global public debt is expected to surpass 100% of global output by 2029. Sources indicate that under what the IMF describes as an “adverse but plausible” scenario, debt could reach 123% of GDP by the end of the current decade – levels not seen since the aftermath of World War Two.

by Aaron Blake
Economy and TradingEnergy Policy

Global Debt Crisis Tops G20 Agenda as IMF Warns of Post-WWII Levels

Global debt concerns have been elevated to a top-tier issue at the G20 meetings, with the IMF warning debt could reach levels not seen since WWII. South Africa’s central bank governor emphasizes this is a global problem affecting both developed and emerging economies.

Global Debt Reaches Critical Levels

According to reports from the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings in Washington, global public debt is expected to surpass 100% of global output by 2029. Sources indicate that under what the IMF describes as an “adverse but plausible” scenario, debt could reach 123% of GDP by the end of the current decade – levels not seen since the aftermath of World War Two.

by Aaron Blake
Economy and TradingGovernment Operations

Fed’s Powell Signals Firmer Economic Footing Amid Job Market Weakness: Policy Outlook

** Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the U.S. economy may be on a firmer path than expected while highlighting persistent job market weakness. With inflation remaining above target and policy divisions emerging, the Fed maintains a cautious, data-dependent stance on interest rates. **CONTENT:**

In a significant address to the National Association for Business Economics conference in Philadelphia, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell presented a nuanced assessment of the U.S. economic landscape, suggesting potential strength in overall activity while expressing concerns about labor market conditions. The remarks come at a critical juncture for monetary policy as policymakers balance competing priorities of inflation control and employment support.

by Aaron Blake