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

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

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:13:01 UTC.

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