Financial stability risks are rising as AI fuels cyber-attacks, IMF warns; oil below $100 on Iran peace hopes – as it happened

The GuardianPublished May 7, 2026

The IMF warns that the rise of AI is increasing financial stability risks by fueling cyber-attacks. Meanwhile, oil prices fell below $100 amid hopes for peace in Iran.

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Financial stability risks are rising as AI fuels cyber-attacks, IMF warns; oil below $100 on Iran peace hopes – as it happened

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