Could the Iran war trigger the next debt shock?
The ongoing conflict in Iran may lead to significant economic repercussions, particularly in the realm of global debt. As borrowing costs rise to their highest levels in nearly two decades, concerns about inflation and oil prices are mounting. The International Monetary Fund has indicated that global debt could reach levels not seen since World War Two, affecting both developed and developing nations.
- ▪Borrowing costs in major economies have reached their highest levels in nearly two decades.
- ▪Investors are demanding higher returns on government debt due to concerns over the Iran war's impact on oil prices and inflation.
- ▪The International Monetary Fund warns that global debt could approach World War Two levels, affecting borrowing costs worldwide.
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play videoplay videoVideo Duration 02 minutes 08 seconds play-arrow02:08Counting the CostCould the Iran war trigger the next debt shock?Government Bonds are under pressure and households could soon feel the impact.Read moreBorrowing costs in major economies have hit their highest levels in nearly two decades. Investors have been shunning government debt and demanding higher returns. They worry that the Iran war could keep oil prices and inflation high. The International Monetary Fund warns that global debt could approach World War Two levels. At the centre of it all is the US, which largely sets borrowing costs worldwide. That means higher mortgage repayments and car loans, more expensive credit, as well as rising business costs passed on to consumers.
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