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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1 year 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.

Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

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1 day ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.

The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.

Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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1 day ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.