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flag Private credit growth sparks fears of financial instability due to lack of oversight.

flag A surge in private credit—unregulated debt lending outside traditional banks—is raising alarms among economists. flag This shadow banking sector has expanded rapidly, fueling corporate borrowing, especially among highly leveraged firms. flag Lacking transparency and regulatory oversight, these loans pose systemic risks, with fears they could trigger widespread defaults during economic downturns, echoing concerns before the 2008 crisis. flag While private credit has filled funding gaps left by banks, its unchecked growth is prompting calls for stronger monitoring to safeguard financial stability.

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