Keywords: Debt


Russia projects public debt below 25% of GDP through 2029

Russia’s public debt is projected to remain below 25% of gross domestic product through 2029 under the government’s draft three-year budget, according to the fiscal plans submitted to the State Duma. The figures point to a gradual increase in the debt ratio as Moscow plans to maintain high......

Why investors are demanding higher yields on government bonds

Government bond yields have been climbing across major markets, reflecting a combination of persistent inflation risks, higher energy prices, resilient economic activity and growing concerns over public debt. The latest sell-off has pushed long-term borrowing costs in the United States, Europe and Japan......

US Treasury yields hit highest level since 2002 as global bond sell-off deepens

U.S. Treasury yields surged to multi-decade highs on Thursday as rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns intensified a global sell-off in government bonds. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note climbed as high as 5.34%, its highest level since 2002, as investors reassessed the outlook......

Global bond sell-off deepens as oil prices revive inflation concerns

Global government bond markets are facing renewed selling pressure as rising oil prices, persistent inflation concerns and expectations of higher interest rates reshape investor expectations at the end of the third quarter. The latest market moves have pushed borrowing costs sharply higher across several......

Global markets face bond and geopolitical tests as El-Erian highlights key risks

Global financial markets are entering a period of heightened uncertainty as rising government bond yields, geopolitical tensions and shifting monetary-policy expectations increasingly influence investor decisions. Economist Mohamed El-Erian has highlighted several developments that could shape market......

Global debt surpasses $365 trillion in the first half of 2026

Global debt continued to rise during the first half of 2026, exceeding $365 trillion and reaching another record level, according to the latest assessment from the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The increase highlights the continued reliance of governments, companies and households on borrowing......

US 30-year Treasury yield reaches its highest level since 2004

The yield on the 30-year US Treasury bond climbed above 5.45% on Thursday, reaching its highest level since 2004 as a broad sell-off in government debt intensified. The move reflects growing investor concerns about inflation, higher energy costs, strong economic activity and the increasing cost of government......

Algeria economy: IMF warns of persistent deficits, debt and reserve losses

The International Monetary Fund has highlighted persistent fiscal and external vulnerabilities in Algeria, warning that large budget deficits, rising public debt and declining foreign-exchange reserves could weigh increasingly on the country's economic resilience over the medium term. In its 2026......

Global bond yields ease as energy concerns and geopolitical tensions recede

Government bond yields across major markets moved lower on Tuesday as easing energy prices and renewed hopes for diplomatic progress in the Middle East reduced some of the inflation concerns that had weighed on fixed-income markets in recent weeks. The move followed a period of sharp increases in sovereign......