Global debt drops but hits record high in developing countries, plus other economy stories you need to read this week

Feb 24, 2023

Top economy stories: Ukraine looks to secure 'sizeable' IMF support; Global debt drops but hits record high in developing countries; and more. Image: REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

Ian Shine

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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The ratio of global debt-to-GDP has dropped for a second year in a row. Image: IIF, BIS, IMF, National sources

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