public debt

Example Sentences

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With public debt reaching a record €3.48 trillion in the third quarter of 2025 and a budget deficit estimated at 5.4% of GDP, such largesse is likely no longer in the cards.

From The Wall Street Journal

A further worry he cited is the fact that public debt markets—especially for those focused on lower-rated borrowers—haven’t yet reflected the weakening conditions in private credit.

From Barron's

To be sure, governments can lean on large foreign reserves and low public debt to support their economies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The continuing rise in public debt also "remains a major issue" to keep in mind, Georgieva said.

From Barron's

Japan has a long list of problems: sluggish growth, public debt that is the largest in the world, and a working population that is both ageing and shrinking.

From BBC