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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

Record-high national debt in the USA: โ€“ Seeing signs of recession

Norwegian investment director Robert Nรฆss warns that the record-high national debt in the USA may indicate impending economic downturns.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Caputo assures that he has coverage for US$9 billion in maturities and opens the door to refinance BCRA bonds

Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Caputo claims that the government has identified financing sources for upcoming debt maturities totaling US$9 billion and suggests a potential refinancing of the Central Bank's dollar-denominated instruments.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

DEBT UNPAID โŸฉ WADA postponed decision and showed mercy to Donald Trump

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has postponed discussions about expelling countries with unpaid dues from international sporting events, affecting the US and President Donald Trump.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

USA with record public debt after a few weeks of war in Iran

The article discusses the implications of rising U.S. public debt amid ongoing military conflicts and fiscal policies.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

No Oil, No Flour... Now War with Afghanistan, Triple Attack on PAK's Devastation?

Pakistan is facing a severe economic crisis exacerbated by rising debt and conflicts with Afghanistan amidst ongoing war tensions between the US and Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Public debt rose again in February: an increase of US$11.2 billion

Argentina's public debt increased by US$11.2 billion in February, driven by the appreciation of the peso amid rising inflation.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lycra files for bankruptcy with $1.2 billion debt

The Lycra Company has filed for bankruptcy in Houston, Texas, as it seeks to address its $1.2 billion debt while receiving new financing to support its restructuring efforts.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Public debt increased by US$ 11.2 billion driven by inflation-linked bonds

Argentina's public debt rose by US$ 11.2 billion in February, primarily due to inflation-linked bonds, despite significant debt repayments during the month.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Despite the strong purchase of reserves, the accumulation was only US$800 million since the beginning of the year

Argentina's Central Bank has acquired US$3.3 billion in reserves this year, but only US$800 million remains available due to public debt commitments.

Mar 14 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Completed a placement in dollars and reached over US$500 million

The Argentine government successfully completed a dollar placement raising over US$500 million to manage upcoming debt payments.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Debt: The Government Obtained US$ 150 Million More to Pay Maturities and Advances in Its Strategy to Finance 'With Our Own' Funds

The Argentine government has secured an additional US$150 million to help meet upcoming debt maturities and is moving towards financing domestically at lower interest rates.

Mar 12 โ€ข 23:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese developer Sunshine 100 to oppose Hong Kong winding-up petition over US$205m debt

Sunshine 100 plans to contest a winding-up petition filed in Hong Kong regarding a US$205 million debt.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The City requested authorization to take on debt of US$1.35 billion and finance the F subway line

The Buenos Aires government has proposed a bill to the Legislature to authorize debt financing of up to US$1.35 billion for the construction of a new subway line intended to enhance transportation between different neighborhoods.

Mar 11 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

US borrowed $1 trillion in five months

The US government has rapidly increased its debt, borrowing $1 trillion in just five months, leading to growing concerns over sustainability.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China pledges โ€˜iron disciplineโ€™ to tackle debt risks as US borrowing under Trump surges

China is intensifying efforts to manage its debt amid rising global debt levels, pledging strict measures to handle financial risks while addressing its own economic challenges.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

SEN ROGER MARSHALL: Trump medical transparency initiative could save $1 trillion

Senator Roger Marshall emphasizes the need for price transparency in healthcare, suggesting that Trump's initiative could significantly reduce medical debt for Americans.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

KOSPI and KOSDAQ Suffer Worst Drop in History, Panic among Debt-Infused Retail Investors

South Korea's stock markets experienced their worst day in history, with KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices plunging drastically amidst escalating military tensions due to the US-Iran conflict.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s sovereign debt is becoming a strategic alternative to US Treasuries: economist

China's dollar-denominated sovereign bonds are emerging as a competing investment option to US Treasuries, attracting global investors with their high credit quality and liquidity.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

J.D. Tuccille: America running headlong into a debt crisis

The article discusses the looming debt crisis in the United States due to the governmentโ€™s persistent overspending and failure to balance its budget.

Mar 1 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Global debt soars by US$29 trillion as US, China drive rapid build-up: report

Global debt reached a record high in 2025, increasing by US$29 trillion, largely propelled by investments from the US and China.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Entre Rรญos issued US$ 300 million and joined the list of provinces issuing debt

The province of Entre Rรญos in Argentina has issued US$ 300 million in debt, marking its first such issuance in nearly a decade and aimed at refinancing existing obligations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The city transferred US$588 million from its latest debt issuance and increased the Central Bank's reserves

The Autonomous City of Buenos Aires completed the transfer of US$588 million from its recent international debt issuance to the Central Bank, enhancing its currency reserves.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

IMF issues national debt warning to US

The IMF warns that the US national debt is set to reach 140% of GDP within five years if fiscal deficits are not reduced.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

It's Not the End of the World: How Our Religion Instructs Us to Deal with Prisoners?

The article discusses the Islamic perspective on prison rehabilitation and the compassionate treatment of prisoners, highlighting the case of a Jordanian man imprisoned in place of a debtor.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

The Greek Path in Slovak / They wanted generous pensions, then came a 30 percent drop in living standards. Will this happen to us too?

The article discusses Slovakia's ongoing financial struggles and the recurring discussions about austerity measures aimed at avoiding a financial crisis similar to Greece's.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why a 'mountain of debt' threatens Trump from March

Former President Donald Trump's economic achievements are overshadowed by a looming public debt crisis that he has not addressed in recent speeches.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An Argentine mission arrived in Washington to negotiate with the IMF for a disbursement of US$1 billion

An Argentine delegation is negotiating with the IMF in Washington for a US$1 billion disbursement as part of a debt program review.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Caputo is on the hunt for 'argendollars' for US$2 billion: why it will be in "mini-installments"

Luis Caputo is reviving a plan to raise US$2 billion through a new hard-currency bond to help refinance debt payments amidst pressure on Argentina's reserves.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Entre Rรญos rides the wave of dollar debt emissions: more than US$ 7.8 billion placed since the elections

The province of Entre Rรญos in Argentina plans to issue a bond of up to US$ 500 million, following significant debt emissions since the recent elections.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

America has a very expensive promises problem โ€” and the bill is coming due

The article discusses the growing issue of the U.S. national debt, highlighting political promises and economic strategies that have failed to address the mounting financial obligations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government offers locally another dollar bond for US$2000 million

The Argentine government will begin issuing a new dollar bond worth US$2000 million this week to address upcoming debt repayments.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rising debt costs herald the entry of the US economy into a 'doom loop'

Rising costs of debt service in the US are projected to reach unprecedented levels, signaling potential financial distress known as a 'doom loop' in the bond markets.

Feb 21 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Analysts on the annulment of tariffs: good for stocks, bad for debt

Analysts suggest that the U.S. Supreme Court's annulment of tariffs will boost stock markets but negatively impact debt securities.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Central Bank has already purchased US$1.255 billion this month, but will use 80% to pay the Bopreal

Argentina's Central Bank has accelerated dollar purchases amidst attempts to stabilize the currency's value while managing upcoming debt obligations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 22:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'A promise is a debt': The US could suspend work permits for asylum seekers for years

The US immigration authority proposes a regulation that could suspend work permits for asylum seekers, potentially for many years, in order to deter fraudulent applications.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

US throws pennies at massive UN debt

The US has made a partial payment of $160 million towards its $4 billion debt to the UN, amid concerns about the organization's financial crisis.

Feb 20 โ€ข 20:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

In the United States, the worrying trajectory of public finances

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has raised alarms about the rising national debt and its implications for future deficits and interest payments in the United States.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:24 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Magaya Ordered to Pay Back U.S.$3 Million in Crushing Legal Defeat

Walter Magaya has been ordered by the High Court of Zimbabwe to repay US$3 million to an Israeli businessman after his legal arguments to void the debt were dismissed.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Five Reasons Why the US National Debt is Set to Skyrocket

The US national debt is projected to exceed 100% of its GDP this year, with an alarming forecast of over $56 trillion by 2036 due to various factors including increasing social program costs and rising interest payments.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China helps Zimbabwe grow US$1.2 billion tobacco crop amid debt, health concerns

China's investment has revitalized Zimbabwe's tobacco industry, leading to a US$1.2 billion crop despite ongoing health and debt concerns.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

UN: Washington has paid about 160 million dollars it owes to the organization

The US has made a payment of approximately 160 million dollars towards the nearly 4 billion dollars it owes to the United Nations, as reported by the UN.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Seafood magnate John Risleyโ€™s firm owes more than US$776 million: court documents

CFFI Ventures Inc., led by seafood magnate John Risley, is facing a lawsuit and ownership transfer due to over US$776 million in debt, with a court ruling expected soon.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bloomberg: The Cost of America's Wars Approaches $8 Trillion Funded by Loans

A Bloomberg report highlights the increasing costs of U.S. military operations abroad, estimating that Americans will ultimately bear nearly $8 trillion in debt for these wars.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Prof. Schlevogtโ€™s Compass No. 41: Dutch disease, US strain โ€“ Dollar dominance hollows out industry

The article discusses the implications of the US dollar's dominance as the world's reserve currency, highlighting its paradoxical effects on the country's economy.

Feb 16 โ€ข 00:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Arizona: the governor canceled US$642 million in medical debt for low-income families

Arizona's governor has canceled $642 million in medical debt for low-income families as part of a broader economic stability program.

Feb 14 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The public debt of the United States will reach levels not seen since the end of World War II

The U.S. public debt is projected to reach unprecedented levels, with the Congressional Budget Office warning of unsustainable fiscal trends for the next decade.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The insatiable thirst for debt: Why markets are 'swallowing' bonds amid uncertainty

Investor enthusiasm for bonds is growing, despite broader financial market uncertainties and fluctuating asset prices.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Congressional Budget Office: Trump's Economic Policy Increases Debt

The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has released its annual assessment indicating that President Donald Trump's economic policies are likely to increase national debt.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

EU to Start Paying Million-Dollar Debt to the UN in a Few Weeks

The U.S. will begin paying its significant outstanding debt to the United Nations in a few weeks while continuing to advocate for reforms within the organization.

Feb 12 โ€ข 03:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Google sells a 100-year bond to finance its expansion in AI

Google has issued a rare 100-year bond as part of a global bond offering to finance its expansion in artificial intelligence, amidst rising debt among US tech giants.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:55 UTC

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