Institute of International Finance

US debt surpasses $40.5T; public debt exceeds 100% of GDP

77 clusters · 413 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: United States public debt exceeds 100% of GDP for first time since 1946

By late October 2026, the U.S. national debt has reached a new record high of approximately $40.528 trillion, having grown by more than $500 billion since crossing the $40 trillion milestone in mid-August. This rapid inc

Poland budget deficit and debt concerns amid GDP revisions

17 clusters · 131 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Poland intensifies defense industry investments to bolster sovereignty

The Polish government continues to manage a significant budget deficit, which reached 172.2 billion PLN through September 2026. While tax revenues saw a 30.3% rise in CIT, high expenditures in defense, ZUS, and debt serv

European debt levels and fiscal pressures

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: European debt reaches record $95 trillion

European debt levels are facing significant upward pressure. The European Union’s budget debt is projected to reach €1 trillion by the end of 2027, a substantial increase from €52.1 billion in 2019. This rise is largely

Evolution of AI-driven cybercrime and agentic risks

36 clusters · 304 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: AI tools uncover critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities

The rapid expansion of the artificial intelligence industry has introduced new vectors for criminal activity, ranging from physical hardware theft to sophisticated digital fraud. Frontier AI models are presenting escalat

Global public debt approaches 100% of GDP amid rising risks

22 clusters · 147 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Global public debt rises amid economic uncertainty

Global public debt is approaching 100 percent of the world’s gross domestic product, a level comparable to the post-World War II era. The IMF projects this threshold could be surpassed by 2029 or 2030, driven largely by

Bank of England monetary policy developments

15 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Bank of England interest rate hike speculation strengthens British pound

In September 2026, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to maintain the base interest rate at 3.75%. However, officials, including Governor Andrew Bailey, warned that persistent energy price volatili

Economic indicators in Panama and Costa Rica

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Panama and Costa Rica lead Latin America in per capita public debt

Economic data for Latin America highlights Panama and Costa Rica as significant outliers in several fiscal metrics. Initial reports identify Panama as the most expensive country to live in the region, with an estimated