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AI spending spree risks ‘investment bust’ and threat to global economy

BIS fires warning ● Prospective returns in question ● Fears over flood of debt ● Households exposed

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AI spending spree risks ‘investment bust’ and threat to global economy

BIS fires warning ● Prospective returns in question ● Fears over flood of debt ● Households exposed

With:Ian Smith

Financial Times•JUN 29, 2026•Lead Story

World ‘on borrowed time’ as tipping point looms in Mideast energy crisis

Oil to leap without Hormuz relief ● 76 nations in emergency action ● Recession warnings gain urgency

With:Malcolm Moore,Jonathan Vincent

Financial Times•MAY 18, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames the Middle East conflict primarily through its macroeconomic consequences, highlighting the acute threat to global energy supply and the resulting risk of widespread economic recession. The use of quotes around 'on borrowed time' attributes the strong warning while maintaining editorial distance.

ECB and BoE warn of rate rises as Iran war takes toll

Energy shock spurs inflation pressure

With:Olaf Storbeck

Financial Times•MAY 1, 2026•Lead Story

The paper examines the secondary economic fallout of Middle East conflict, focusing on the policy dilemmas facing central banks as energy-driven inflation risks a return to rate hikes.

Trump declares blockade of Hormuz after Iran talks fail to yield peace deal

Navy to halt toll-paying ships ● Tehran speaks of ‘mistrust’ ● Fears for oil price ● Global economy dented

With:Andrew England,James Politi,Jamie Smyth

Financial Times•APR 13, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames a major geopolitical and military escalation firmly through its economic implications, immediately linking naval movements to oil prices and the global economy.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Sam Fleming in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.