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financeBank of Canada Warns of Rising Vulnerabilities Amid Global Volatility
The Bank of Canada's Financial Stability Report highlights risks from geopolitical shocks, household debt, AI threats, and trade uncertainty.
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financeNew Bank of Korea Board Member Flags Heightened Inflation Risks
Kim Jin-ill says oil prices and Middle East conflict are driving renewed inflation worries for South Korea.
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financeCanadian Consumer Insolvencies Hit Highest Level Since 2009 Amid Soaring Debt
Consumer insolvencies in Canada reached a 17-year high in Q1 2026, with 37,121 filings driven by unmanageable household debt and economic strain.
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financeBrazil Unveils New Measures to Curb Record Household Debt
Brazil announces steps to ease household debt, including FGTS withdrawals and renegotiations, amid a 15% Selic rate.
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financeBank of Korea Nominee Backs Won Stablecoins for Future Currency Ecosystem
Bank of Korea governor nominee Shin Hyun-song expresses support for introducing won-denominated stablecoins, seeing them as a future component of the currency ecosystem alongside central bank digital currencies.