The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised significant concerns about the global public debt situation as it prepares for its annual meetings in Washington D.C. starting October 21, 2024. The IMF projects that global public debt will exceed $100 trillion by the end of 2024, reaching approximately 93% of global GDP. This milestone marks a […]
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