Global debt hits record of near US$353-trillion, with signs of investors moving away from the U.S.

Global debt reached a record nearly US$353 trillion by end-March, according to the Institute of International Finance. The report also says investors are showing signs of diversifying away from U.S. Treasuries, a cautious signal for sovereign bond demand and portfolio positioning. The piece is largely factual, but it flags a potential shift in fixed-income allocation that could matter for rates and Treasury flows.

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Global debt reached a record nearly US$353 trillion by end-March, according to the Institute of International Finance. The report also says investors are showing signs of diversifying away from U.S. Treasuries, a cautious signal for sovereign bond demand and portfolio positioning. The piece is largely factual, but it flags a potential shift in fixed-income allocation that could matter for rates and Treasury flows.