Global debt tops $365 trillion as economists sound alarm over 'vicious cycle'
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By CNBC
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In brief
Global debt has reached an unprecedented $365 trillion, creating unsustainable fiscal pressures on developed nations. Advanced economies are allocating more capital to servicing debt obligations than the combined global investment in artificial intelligence, military defense, and renewable energy technologies. This alarming trend signals a structural economic challenge that could constrain future growth and limit resources for critical investments in innovation and climate transition.
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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.
