Singapore’s MAS Flags AI Pullback as Threat to Global Markets

Singapore’s central bank warned that uncertainty over sustaining massive AI investments is a key risk for global growth and financial markets, citing this along with the threat of a prolonged re-escalation of the war in the Middle East.

By Chanyaporn Chanjaroen and Srinidhi Ragavendran

Singapore warns of economic risks if global AI boom falters

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Singapore growth to hold firm but AI boom a ‘major uncertainty’: central bank

Singapore’s economic growth should remain firm in the second half of 2026 although a major uncertainty is the sustainability of the AI investment boom, the head of its central bank said on Tuesday. Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Managing Director Chia Der Jiun, speaking at the release ‌of the central bank’s annual report, said the Middle East conflict also posed risks, but for now global AI-related demand was “likely to continue to provide a meaningful boost” to the city state while ot...

By Reuters

Cyprus financial stability risks remain elevated despite resilience, warns CBC

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Tuesday published its 2025 Financial Stability Report, warning that although Cyprus’ financial system remains resilient, elevated geopolitical tensions, global uncertainty and emerging risks continue to pose significant challenges to financial stability. The annual report sets out the central bank’s assessment of the developments and risks affecting financial stability […]

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