Global debt tops $365 trillion as economists sound alarm over 'vicious cycle'

More is being paid out by advanced economies in debt interest than the whole world spends on AI, defense or clean technology.

Published on RocksNews: 24 Sept 2026, 08:20 UTC
Updated: 24 Sept 2026, 08:20 UTC
Language: English

Global debt tops $365 trillion as economists sound alarm over 'vicious cycle' — Global debt tops $365 trillion as economists sound alarm over 'vicious cycle' — Image credit: CNBC – Top News

More is being paid out by advanced economies in debt interest than the whole world spends on AI, defense or clean technology.

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