government debt

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This drove up energy prices, fuelling inflation -- which in turn caused sovereign bond yields to climb since March as investors demanded higher returns to hold government debt.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Tumbling bond prices have pushed yields on government debt higher, lifting borrowing costs for governments, businesses and consumers alike.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

China is grappling with serious economic challenges from rising unemployment, uneven growth, a real estate crisis and sky-high levels of local government debt.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Venezuela announced it will begin restructuring its government debt, estimated as high as $170 billion, to normalize ties with creditors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Japan's huge government debt, which is approaching 150% of GDP, and the ageing of the population are two major long-run problems.

From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency