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Global Debt Passes $365 Trillion

Global debt has officially surpassed $365 trillion, marking the sixth consecutive quarterly increase. In advanced economies, annual bond-servicing costs have now climbed past global spending on defense, artificial intelligence, and clean energy.

Sep 27, 20262 min read

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