Bank of Portugal warns of geopolitical risks, energy costs, and cyber threats in financial stability report
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Isabel Vicente
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Summary
The Bank of Portugal's May Financial Stability Report warns of increased risks to financial stability due to geopolitical tensions (Middle East conflict), extreme climate shocks expected in early 2026, energy price rises, and cyber risks. Additional concerns include the growing use of Artificial Intelligence, overheating of the real estate market with increased banking exposure, rising household debt from housing credit, and persistent inflation and market volatility.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledO aumento dos riscos para a estabilidade financeira, devido a tensões geopolíticas (conflito no Médio Oriente), com impacto na volatilidade e incerteza nos mercados financeiros
O ambiente internacional tem sido marcado por incerteza, inflação, subida dos preços da energia e possíveis correções abruptas nos mercados
as consequências, se estes factores se mantiverem por muito mais tempo
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