The world’s $2tn interest bill
- Posted on September 8, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Global debt servicing has reached unprecedented levels, with governments worldwide now allocating substantial resources to interest payments. This fiscal trend reveals a critical economic shift where numerous nations, including major economies like the United States, France, and the United Kingdom, dedicate more budget allocation to managing debt obligations than to defense expenditures. This reallocation reflects rising interest rates and accumulated sovereign debt, creating significant challenges for public finances and potentially constraining investments in critical infrastructure and social programs.
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