Markets could get a lot worse — and quickly
The concern now among bankers and hedge fund managers is that something, somewhere could break
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The global financial system is coming under increasing strain as Donald Trump’s trade war rocks markets, the International Monetary Fund has warned.
“Global financial stability risks have increased significantly,” the IMF said in its regular snapshot of the system, urging regulators to be on the alert for potential crises.