US debt ceiling: Everything you need to know | World Economic …
Jun 8, 2023 · The US debt ceiling is a self-imposed cap on the amount of money the federal government can borrow to pay its bills. And a default risks global market turmoil.
4 ways a US debt default could affect you — and your money
May 25, 2023 · The US is on the verge of a huge debt default—an unprecedented event that experts agree could send devastating shockwaves across the global economy.
The US credit rating was downgraded. Here’s what to know
Aug 9, 2023 · The US government's long-term credit rating was downgraded by a leading rating agency in August 2023. Sovereign credit ratings are independent assessments of a …
This is how much debt your country has per person
Oct 4, 2017 · The rise of debt The level of gross government debt as a percentage of its GDP is an indicator of how able a country is to pay back debts without incurring further debt. When a …
Public debt levels are deeply troubling: Experts at Davos 2025
Jan 23, 2025 · Global debt levels are rapidly increasing. At Davos 2025, participants explored the pressing issue and examined the impact of elevated interest rates. "It is worse than you think," …
What's next for the US dollar? Economists discuss at Davos
Jan 23, 2025 · The US dollar is at a near-record high, but what is its future amid financial fragmentation, global debt concerns and the rise of digital currencies.
How will the GENIUS Act work in the US and impact the world?
Jul 18, 2025 · The newly passed GENIUS Act brings regulatory clarity, but see why global coordination, consumer protection and broader crypto regulation are still needed.
What is financial repression – and should countries embrace it as …
Mar 25, 2025 · With global debt levels soaring, governments may be tempted to use ‘financial repression’ to lower their debt-to-GDP ratio. What is it and what are the risks?
The US student debt crisis explained | World Economic Forum
Sep 13, 2019 · While spiraling student debt may be a national issue, however, it hasn’t affected everyone in the United States in quite the same way. The World Economic Forum analysed …
Global debt levels are on the rise. How worried should we be?
Sep 25, 2024 · Global debt levels are taking a toll on macroeconomic stability, economists warn, with many drawing attention to the risks that debt poses for developing countries.