Global debt hits record of near $353 trillion, with signs of move away from US
- Posted on May 6, 2026
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Global debt hits record of near $353 trillion, with signs of move away from US
Global debt has reached a record nearly $353 trillion. Investors are now looking beyond U.S. Treasuries, showing more interest in Japanese and European government bonds. This shift is driven by differing debt trajectories. U.S. debt is expected to rise, while euro zone and Japan's debt paths are seen as more moderate. Corporate bond markets in the U.S. are booming.
