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Economic Watch examines global debt, currencies, gold, inflation, economic instability, government borrowing, markets, and major financial developments.
The October run is complete. I treated September 2026 as the comparison month and used the newest authoritative releases available as of October 1, 2026. The IMF’s full October World Economic Outlook is not scheduled for release until October 13, so the debt table uses the latest available IMF Fiscal Monitor and country-report estimates rather …
Executive assessment The global fiscal picture deteriorated during August, particularly in sovereign bond markets. The central problem is increasingly the interaction of four forces: enormous government refinancing needs, persistent inflation, higher long-term interest rates, and political difficulty reducing deficits. The IMF still projects 3.0% global growth for 2026 and 3.4% for 2027, but raised its …
Global Economy Shows Growing Signs of Financial Strain The global economy entered August facing slower growth, persistent inflation, record government borrowing, and rising long-term interest rates. While the world is not yet experiencing a sovereign debt crisis, the financial foundations supporting many governments continue to weaken. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global growth …
Public opinion can shape international relations almost as much as military power or economic strength. Countries that are trusted often find it easier to attract tourists, foreign investment, students, skilled workers, and diplomatic partners. Countries viewed negatively may still be powerful, but they can face greater resistance, suspicion, and isolation. This report compares how twelve …
Rising Debt Levels and Interest Costs: Governments worldwide are experiencing the highest debt servicing costs since 2007. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported that in 2024, debt servicing costs accounted for 3.3% of GDP across its 38 member countries, up from 2.4% in 2021. In the United States, interest payments reached 4.7% …