Public debt

France’s difficulties are testing Europe’s financial architecture

2026-11-02T06:00:00.000Z

THE BOTTOM LINE

The country’s changing capital flows could expose vulnerabilities in global markets

2026-10-20T23:00:00.000Z

Reform must prevent refinancing difficulties from becoming insolvency crises

2026-10-15T04:33:59.000Z

High public debt, AI and non-bank financial institutions are reshaping economic systems

2026-10-11T23:00:00.000Z

World Bank’s Banga warns diesel, fertiliser and El Nino risks are compounding economic strains

2026-10-11T06:44:09.000Z

AI, high energy prices and rising public debt are major ‘cross-currents’ the world economy must navigate

2026-10-08T09:00:00.000Z

THE BOTTOM LINE

If long-term interest rates decisively breach the 5% threshold, the impact can derail the AI boom

2026-09-07T08:58:54.000Z

The patience of the bond markets will ultimately wear thin

2026-07-19T23:00:00.000Z

With advanced economies facing mounting fiscal strains, emerging markets must learn to tie borrowing to productivity

2026-06-30T23:15:00.000Z

France’s public spending remains significantly higher than its peers

2026-06-30T10:29:34.000Z