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World Economic Forum Chief Warns of Global Economic Instability

11/6/2025

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Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum, warned in São Paulo that the global economy faces instability from bubbles in cryptocurrency, AI, and government debt.
He noted global government debt is at its highest since 1945, raising concerns about resilience amid rising rates and inflation.
Brende urged policies to manage these challenges and protect long-term prosperity as AI grows, while automation risks job losses and a Rust Belt effect.

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Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum, warned in São Paulo that the global economy faces instability from bubbles in cryptocurrency, AI, and government debt.
He noted global government debt is at its highest since 1945, raising concerns about resilience amid rising rates and inflation.
Brende urged policies to manage these challenges and protect long-term prosperity as AI grows, while automation risks job losses and a Rust Belt effect.