Fitch Ratings projects developed-economy government debt will rise to a record US$75.8T by end-2026, driven by persistent budget deficits, geopolitical tensions and higher spending needs. The outlook implies increasing sovereign credit pressure and potential upward risk to funding costs across countries. Overall, this is a bearish macro catalyst for credit and rates-sensitive portfolios.
Fitch Ratings projects developed-economy government debt will rise to a record US$75.8T by end-2026, driven by persistent budget deficits, geopolitical tensions and higher spending needs. The outlook implies increasing sovereign credit pressure and potential upward risk to funding costs across countries. Overall, this is a bearish macro catalyst for credit and rates-sensitive portfolios.
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