public debt
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They typically lend to medium-size companies that can’t readily access public debt markets.
From MarketWatch
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.
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.
The continuing rise in public debt also "remains a major issue" to keep in mind, Georgieva said.
From Barron's
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