Global debt tops $365 trillion as economists sound alarm over 'vicious cycle' — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/global-debt-tops-365-trillion-as-economists-sound-alarm-over-vicious-cycleContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Global debt exceeds $365 trillion as bond yields reach 15-year highshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/global-debt-tops-365-trillion-as-economists-sound-alarm-over-vicious-cyclehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/global-debt-tops-365-trillion-as-economists-sound-alarm-over-vicious-cycle#u84516Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:26:01 +0000Global debt has surpassed $365 trillion, triggering warnings from economists and international bodies about a vicious cycle of borrowing. Government bond yields have hit 15-year highs, forcing major economies to brace for increased borrowing costs. Three international organizations, including the OECD and IMF, have flagged the risks associated with soaring debt levels and mounting pressures on public finances. This combination of high debt and rising yields threatens the fiscal stability of major economies as the cost of servicing existing obligations increases.Why it mattersRising bond yields