Three international bodies warn of risks of rising debt and soaring borrowing in major economies

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IIF highlights challenges facing US, France, UK and Japan, while OECD and IMF also voice global concerns Three heavyweight international bodies have issued stark warnings about the risks of rising debt levels and soaring borrowing costs across large economies.

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:27:52 UTC.

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