IMF: AI Stock Drop Could Shake Global Markets

The IMF warned Oct. 13, 2026, in its Global Financial Stability Report that a sharp fall in AI shares could tighten lending and spark turmoil worldwide. It pointed to inflated prices, growing borrowing to invest (leverage), and heavy bets in few stocks. It lists AI, government borrowing costs, and cyber-attacks as near-term risks, with Asia most exposed after the U.S.