{
  "id": 17712816,
  "title": "Banks are safe; AI bubble is the risk for global markets: Julius Baer CEO Stefan Bollinger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/banks-are-safe-ai-bubble-is-the-risk-for-global-markets-julius-baer",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-01T18:32:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Top News",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-top-news",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/expert-view/banks-are-safe-ai-bubble-is-the-risk-julius-baer-ceo-stefan-bollinger/articleshow/135441156.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The most significant danger for worldwide markets, according to Julius Baer's CEO Stefan Bollinger, is an AI bubble driven by excessive enthusiasm from investors. When it comes to India, Bollinger points out that the correction in equity valuations from 21-22 times earnings to 16-16.5 times is positive and that the nation's growth trajectory remains robust. During an interview with Himadri Buch, Bollinger discusses India's investment opportunities, foreign capital inflows, and market risks.\n\nBollinger notes that wealthy Indians' investment preferences have been shifting, with offshore investments increasing from 2-5% of their wealth to 15-20% over the past five years. He emphasizes that each portfolio is customized according to individual circumstances, risk tolerance, consumption requirements, and investment horizons.\n\nWhen asked about the markets and asset classes attracting interest beyond the US, Bollinger highlights the growing interest in hedge funds, private equity firms with specialized industry or market access, private credit, and structured products offering downside protection or levered upside.\n\nRegarding the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, Bollinger mentions that only two members voted for a rate hike, while the rest did not. He believes that raising rates before the midterm elections could have caused significant tension and asserts that the decision was already priced in for December as inflation remains high. Bollinger considers the risk of a banking crisis causing the next financial crisis to be minimal, stating that banks are generally safe. Instead, he speculates that the next crisis might emerge from an off-balance sheet commitment within the AI ecosystem due to the high numbers involved.\n\nFinally, Bollinger discusses the potential impact of rising yields on pension funds, insurers, or other companies, drawing a comparison to the Silicon Valley Bank situation. While he acknowledges that it's possible, he believes that such isolated issues would not pose a systemic risk. He notes that in countries like Japan, the hurdle rate for taking on such risks is increasing, leading some funds to flow back to Japan as domestic markets become more appealing. As interest rates rise in Japan, Japanese investors are reevaluating their overseas allocations.",
  "summary": "Stefan Bollinger highlights the potential risk of an AI bubble affecting global markets significantly. He notes that India's equity valuation correction is healthy, maintaining the country's growth story. Investors are increasingly diversifying their portfolios with a focus on hedge funds and private equity. The Fed's decision on rates remains uncertain, though high inflation complicates matters.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}