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Debt
News & analysis tagged Debt — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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BOJ Rate Hike to 1% Fails to Strengthen Yen
The Bank of Japan raises rates to 1%, but the yen weakens, revealing a debt crisis that threatens the US Treasury market.
2026-07-09
UK Debt Crisis: OBR Warns of Unsustainable
The OBR warns UK public finances are on an unsustainable path, needing £100bn a year to stabilize debt at 95% of GDP amid rising gilt yields.
2026-07-08
Argentina's $3.2B Loan Deal Explained
Argentina formalizes $3.2 billion in loans backed by the World Bank, avoiding bond market risks ahead of a $4.2 billion payment to bondholders.
2026-07-08
Standard Bank Warns on Sovereign Debt Risks
Standard Bank's Steven Barrow advises clients to cut government bond holdings as yields rise, signaling a shift in safe-haven status.
2026-07-07
France's €3.5 Trillion Snowball: Debt Crisis
France's public debt reaches €3.5 trillion, with interest costs set to dominate the budget by 2029, complicating the political landscape ahead of elections.
2026-07-07
Ghana's $700M Eurobond Payment Resets Debt
Ghana settles $700M Eurobond ahead of schedule, marking a significant shift in Sub-Saharan Africa's debt dynamics and investor confidence.
2026-07-06
Bahrain's Debt Hits 150% of GDP
Bahrain's government debt projected to exceed 150% of GDP, revealing deep structural issues exacerbated by the Iran war.
2026-07-01
Saudi Arabia's $74 Billion Deficit Explained
Saudi Arabia's 2025 budget shows a $74 billion deficit, driven by oil revenue drops, but aims for growth through Vision 2030 and non-oil sectors.
2026-06-29
Dominica's CBI Lifeline Frays as IMF Flags
The IMF's June 2026 Article IV warns that Dominica's citizenship-by-investment model is becoming a vulnerability amid rising debt levels.
2026-06-29
Tonga's China Debt Hits 4% of GDP
Tonga's external debt to China reaches 4% of GDP, risking public services and climate priorities, as Congress considers U.S. response.
2026-06-28