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Global debt tops $365 trillion as economists sound alarm over 'vicious cycle'

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC Markets

What happened

More is being paid out by advanced economies in debt interest than the whole world spends on AI, defense or clean technology.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC Markets and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:47:25 UTC.

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