EconomyGlobal Debt Soars to $365 Trillion, Fueling Public Anger and Fiscal Strain
Global debt has surged to over $365 trillion, with advanced economies paying more than $3.3 trillion in interest on government bonds last year. This rising debt burden is fueling public protests across Europe over living costs and underfunded services, while increasing borrowing costs for governments and potentially impacting consumer loans.
Al Jazeera English|October 22, 2026