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Rising US stock market leverage sparks investor concerns over systemic risk

Rising US stock market leverage sparks investor concerns over systemic risk

Record margin debt and heavy reliance on leveraged derivatives are fueling concerns that the U.S. stock market is vulnerable to a liquidation cycle. Analysts warn that this aggressive rally is becoming disconnected from underlying economic and fiscal realities.

Business ·28 Jun 2026, 22:34 ·Elena Voss 3 min read