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A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one

Financial experts warn that the rapid growth of the private credit market, now valued at $2.5 trillion, may pose systemic risks similar to those preceding the 2008 crisis, citing leverage, opacity, and geopolitical tensions. While some, like BlackRock's Larry Fink, dismiss the threat, others, including Bank of England deputy governor Sarah Breeden and economist Mohammed El-Erian, highlight vulnerabilities that could amplify economic shocks, particularly with limited government fiscal capacity and weakened international cooperation.