Financial Stability Review May 2024
Central bank: ecb | Document type: financial_stability_report | Date: 2024-05-16

Financial Stability Review
The Financial Stability Review provides an overview of potential risks to financial stability in the euro area. It aims to promote awareness in the financial industry and among the public of euro area financial stability issues. It is published twice a year, with the next release set for 27 May 2026.
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At a glance
Financial stability vulnerabilities remain elevated, given uncertainty over geoeconomic trends and the impact of tariffs.
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This issue also looks at the systemic risk arising from linkages between banks and non-bank financial intermediaries.
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Full report
Explore the latest sources of risk and vulnerabilities for the euro area financial system in detail by reading the full report.
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For the media
Uncertainty over global economic trends and the impact of tariffs are keeping financial stability risks elevated.
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Presentation slides
View the key messages and findings as presented by Vice-President Luis de Guindos in the press conference marking the latest release.
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The ECB Podcast: The rise of AI, stablecoins and private markets: how stable is the financial system?
What do trade tensions, an unpredictable US economic policy, geopolitical issues, a potential AI bubble and the rise of stablecoins mean for financial stability in the euro area? Our host Paul Gordon speaks to financial stability expert John Fell to find out.
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The ECB Podcast
In some previous episodes of The ECB Podcast, our host talked to experts about topics and trends that matter for financial stability in the euro area.
Trade, tensions, tariffs... and a whole world of uncertainty
Our world is full of uncertainties. But what are the economic and financial implications of such turbulent times? And what does this mean for Europe? We answer these questions and more in the latest episode of The ECB Podcast.
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Financial stability in uncertain times
How worried should Europe be about financial stability at a time of geopolitical and policy uncertainty and rising global trade tensions? As we mark the 20th anniversary of our Financial Stability Review, our host Paul Gordon discusses the risks with expert John Fell.
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Financial stability in a ChatGPT world
What does the rapid advance of AI mean for our financial system? And how is financial stability affected by geopolitical risk? Our host Stefania Secola puts these questions to expert John Fell in The ECB Podcast’s regular look at financial stability in the euro area.
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When the yin meets the yang: resilience in gloomy times
How are financial markets reacting to higher rates, a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions? Should we worry about property markets?
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Hacktivists, ransoms and cyberwar – threats for the financial system?
Are cyberattacks a threat to financial stability? Why do hackers target financial institutions?
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Is financial stability at risk in these stormy times?
How is financial stability faring in today's challenging environment? What risks do we see for financial markets and the real estate sector?
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Financial stability amid Russia’s war in Ukraine
How is financial stability doing in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? What risks are we keeping an eye on, for instance in the crypto-asset and housing markets?
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