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?

May 9, 2018 · The U.S. is a prime example of “debt creep” – the country hasn’t posted an annual budget surplus since 2001, when the federal debt was only $6.9 trillion (54% of GDP). Fast forward to today, …

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," the …

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.

Apr 4, 2025 · The self-imposed rules meant to limit government borrowing necessary to deal with shifting demographics and geopolitical realities can feel like an exercise in futility.

Geneva, Switzerland, 25 September 2024 – Easing inflation and strong global commerce are fuelling cautious optimism for recovery but elevated debt levels are becoming a growing concern in both …

May 29, 2025 · Global military spending is rising fast, echoing Cold War levels. Nations face tough fiscal choices as defence borrowing pushes public debt towards critical thresholds.

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 for US growth …

May 30, 2023 · America's debt ceiling has seen a consistent upward trend over the years and has been raised 78 times since 1960. As of 2021, the debt ceiling stood at a staggering $28.4 trillion, making it …

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 recession. Debt …