French finance ministry expects record debt in 2026, reaching nearly 120% of GDP

As today’s consumer confidence reading from The Conference Board shows, metrics can be complicated. They may be holding in a narrow range, but household finances are moving in a less stable direction. The August 2026 PYMNTS Consumer Expectations Index (PCEI) finds that the overall index slipped 0.8 points to 54.8, still within the 53-to-57 band…

This Risk.net white paper explains why moving from narrative loss estimates to exposure/occurrence/impact models produces clearer, more defensible decisions, and how artificial intelligence can industrialise challenge to make assumptions auditable and evidence‑driven. Featuring commentary from operational risk experts at Barclays, Nomura and the ORX Association, the paper outlines practical steps to embed continuous challenge into…

What’s the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world? It’s not alcohol, cannabis, or nicotine. It’s caffeine. At least 85% of Americans consume some form of the entirely legal drug every day. Clearly, we’re a nation in love with our morning cup (or three) of coffee.  But as common and beloved as caffeine is, it can also be controversial, with…

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Key insight: A group of bank leaders are attempting to take the future of on-chain finance into their own hands. Expert quote: “We have a lot of senior fraud, and there’s always novel transactions that go through their bank account. Imagine a future where there’s a smart contract which is associated with a transaction, where…