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Global debt hits $323 trillion; repayment risks increase

Global debt hits $323 trillion amid rising risks, potential for increased sovereign debt, and economic volatility expected with Trump’s return.

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10 months ago

December 4, 2024

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Global debt has reached over $320 trillion, increasing by more than $12 trillion in the first nine months of 2024.

This surge is attributed to lower borrowing costs and increased risk appetite.

Sovereign debt is projected to rise by a third by 2028, nearing $130 trillion, which raises repayment risks globally.

The IIF warns that rising trade tensions and supply-chain disruptions could threaten economic growth, leading to volatile cycles in sovereign debt markets.

This volatility may be aggravated by inflation pressures and tightening public finances, increasing debt management challenges.

Trump’s return

The report arrives amid speculation about Donald Trump’s return to the White House and potential trade tariffs on key economies, which has prompted some entities to issue debt preemptively.

The debt increase recorded in the third quarter was significant, marking the third-largest quarterly rise historically, following spikes in mid-2020 during the pandemic.

Economic growth, especially in the U.S., has helped lower the debt-to-GDP ratio to about 326%, significantly lower than its peak during the pandemic.

Debt in emerging markets is nearing $105 trillion, accounting for 245% of their GDP.

Rapidly rising debt service costs are being observed, particularly in developed countries.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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3 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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