Bailey Says BOE Might Need to Respond If an AI Bubble Bursts

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that a burst in an AI stocks bubble could spill over into the UK economy and “prompt a response” in interest rates. The statement signals potential downside risk to growth and implies rates may need to adjust depending on the macro impact of equity-market stress.

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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that a burst in an AI stocks bubble could spill over into the UK economy and “prompt a response” in interest rates. The statement signals potential downside risk to growth and implies rates may need to adjust depending on the macro impact of equity-market stress.