Global debt reaches record 365 trillion dollar level
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Global debt has reached a record high of 365 trillion dollars, increasing by 10 trillion dollars in the first half of 2026.
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- Total global debt has risen to 365 trillion dollars according to data from the Institute of International Finance.
- Emerging markets contributed significantly to this increase, with their debt reaching 110 trillion dollars.
- Developed economies are now spending more on interest payments than on major sectors like defense or artificial intelligence.
- The rise in nominal GDP due to inflation masks the underlying severity of the debt burden.
What to watch next
- Future trends in emerging market debt servicing costs
- Impact of foreign currency depreciation on debt repayment
- Sustainability of G7 interest payment increases
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