Dec 21, 2023 · Global debt has already hit a record $307 trillion in 2023, the Institute of International Finance says. So what's going on, and why does it matter?

Jan 23, 2025 · Global debt levels are rapidly increasing. At Davos 2025, participants explored the pressing issue and examined the impact of elevated interest rates. "It is worse than you think," …

Sep 25, 2024 · Global debt levels are taking a toll on macroeconomic stability, economists warn, with many drawing attention to the risks that debt poses for developing countries.

Oct 21, 2024 · Global public debt will exceed $100 trillion by the end of this year unless major economies step up to stabilise borrowing, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). …

Dec 21, 2021 · In 2020, we observed the largest one-year debt surge since World War II, with global debt rising to $226 trillion as the world was hit by a global health crisis and a deep …

Jan 27, 2021 · As COVID-19 pushes global debt to new record highs, data from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund shows the value of historical perspective.

Mar 25, 2025 · With global debt levels soaring, governments may be tempted to use ‘financial repression’ to lower their debt-to-GDP ratio. What is it and what are the risks?

Jul 3, 2023 · Rising interest and depreciating exchange rates are driving capital back to developed nations - and closing doors to credit for developing countries.

Jan 16, 2025 · 56% of leading chief economists expect weaker global economic conditions in 2025, compared to only 17% expecting improvement. Optimism on the short-term prospects …

Jun 12, 2025 · The OECD cut its own global growth projections to 2.9% for both 2025 and 2026, citing rising trade barriers, policy uncertainty, and persistent inflation. It also flagged mounting …