public debt

Example Sentences

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In a world dominated by geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs and elevated public debt, it is no surprise that investors have flocked to haven assets like gold.

From Barron's

Germany’s relatively low public debt is an exception, however.

From The Wall Street Journal

A sharp selloff in Japanese government bonds this week shows investors remain on edge over generous spending promises in big advanced economies awash in public debt.

From The Wall Street Journal

Among the government's outlays, spending by the Treasury jumped by $48 billion, driven by interest on the public debt and largely due to the higher amount of outstanding debt overall.

From Barron's

Total public debt stands at a whopping 200% of gross domestic product.

From The Wall Street Journal