‘Worrying omens’ stalk global economy despite resilient growth
Research for the FT shows major economies are withstanding the Iran shock but concerns about rising public debt will loom over IMF and World Bank meetings
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National debt
The total amount a government owes to lenders, built up from past budget deficits.
High debt means more tax money goes to interest payments instead of services.
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