The world is in a debt spiral and alarm signals are going off
- Posted on September 1, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
Global debt levels have reached critical proportions, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties. The convergence of protectionist policies, regional conflicts, and pandemic-era borrowing creates a precarious economic environment. Financial experts warn that mounting debt burdens across governments and corporations could trigger systemic instability, requiring immediate policy intervention to prevent economic collapse and market disruption.
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The world is in a debt spiral and alarm signals are going off
Donald Trump’s trade wars and the war in the Middle East have stepped up the threat posed by the pandemic build-up in global debt. When will it implode?
