The cause of the next global market crash is hiding in plain sight

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Anthony RowleyMarch 7, 2026 at 09:30 AM

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According to a recent article, the next global market crash may be imminent, despite the resilience shown by equity markets through recent geopolitical events. Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein suggests that complacency regarding financial risks has increased since the 2008 crisis. He believes that financial crises rarely repeat in the same market segment. Blankfein expressed concern about vulnerabilities in the private credit sector, suggesting it could be the source of a larger market crisis. The article warns that a potential US conflict with Iran could trigger financial market instability due to debt vulnerabilities, rising inflation, and systemic threats.

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Financial Times 40% Bloomberg 40% Ukraine 60% Donald Trump 60% Russia 70% Goldman Sachs 70% Iran ×270% United States 80% Lloyd Blankfein ×390%

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financial markets 90% market crash 80% financial risks 70% private credit 70% systemic threats 60% debt vulnerabilities 60% lloyd blankfein 50% inflation 50% 2008 crisis 40%

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