Keywords: Debt


Half of French citizens believe debt reduction may require pension cuts

A growing number of people in France believe that reducing the country’s public debt could come at the cost of pension benefits, according to recent survey findings that highlight shifting public attitudes toward economic reform. The study suggests that roughly half of respondents think it will......

German debt brake reform unlikely during current government term, Bild reports

A planned overhaul of Germany’s constitutional borrowing limit, known as the “debt brake,” is not expected to be completed during the current government’s legislative term, according to reports from German media outlet Bild. The report suggests that the expert commission tasked......

Record global debt leaves governments powerless against the oil crisis, warns Sharma

Ruchir Sharma, chairman of Rockefeller International, warned this weekend that the world has never entered a crisis carrying such a heavy debt burden, leaving the United States, despite being the world's largest oil producer, particularly exposed to the energy shock triggered by the Iran war. In......

IMF warns Morocco against budget overruns ahead of 2030 World Cup

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Morocco about potential budget overruns and rising debt risks linked to large-scale infrastructure projects for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. While these investments could boost economic growth, careful financial management is essential to avoid long-term......

Canada’s budget deficit reaches C$31.21 billion in first ten months of 2025/26

Canada recorded a budget deficit of C$31.21 billion ($22.53 billion) over the first ten months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, as government spending grew faster than revenue, the finance ministry reported on Friday. This compares to a deficit of C$26.85 billion during the same period last year. Program......

Danone secures billions in bonds amid war-driven market volatility

Major blue-chip firms rushed to lock in funding during brief market lulls as the US-Iran conflict disrupts global bond markets and drives up borrowing costs. Danone led a wave of European bond issuances Wednesday with a three-tranche deal. It drew over 6.5 billion euros in orders for euro-denominated......

Political and economic research in 2025 focuses on resilience and sustainability

Research in political science and economics in 2025 reflects a strong shift toward interdisciplinary methods that combine quantitative analysis with practical policy challenges. Scholars are increasingly addressing issues such as sustainability, global governance, and equitable growth, shaped by lessons......

China urges banks to reduce US Treasury exposure as Western allies boost purchases

China’s financial regulators have instructed domestic banks to cut their investments in US Treasury securities, signaling an effort to reduce exposure to American debt as global financing dynamics shift. Bloomberg reported that Beijing issued the directive through informal “window guidance,”......

Hong Kong court rejects liquidation bid against debt-laden property giant Country Garden

A Hong Kong court has dismissed a petition seeking the liquidation of Country Garden, offering temporary relief to one of China’s most indebted property developers as the sector continues to grapple with prolonged instability. The ruling follows months of financial uncertainty and comes after......