The Bank of England has warned that the shock from the conflict in the Middle East could set off several financial vulnerabilities at once, urging banks and investors to step up stress testing and liquidity planning as policymakers grow more concerne... [298 chars]
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Source: The Banker
BoE warns of multiple market shocks from Middle East conflict
The Banker
April 01, 2026
13:09 GMT
Higher energy prices could exacerbate existing faultlines, ‘notably in private credit’
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