High Debt Levels Spark Fears of Another Financial Crisis
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Record high global debt, especially in developed economies like the U.S., Italy, and Britain, is causing worries about another financial crisis.
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Investors are demanding higher returns on long-term bonds due to debt concerns, while central banks removing support adds uncertainty.
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Budget credibility issues and lack of fiscal discipline, like in the U.S. and Britain, raise the risk of policy missteps sparking market routs.
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Low economic growth keeps debt high and limits governments' ability to spend, while rising interest costs add pressure.
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Economists recommend efficient spending, reforms, higher taxes, and credible fiscal plans to avoid a crisis in the next decade.