Macro Finance
Lower-Income Nations Face Highest Debt Costs Since 1989: World Bank
Bloomberg Markets·November 5, 2026·1 min read
Emerging economies' external debt climbed to a record $9.4 trillion in 2025, according to the World Bank, with the poorest nations facing borrowing cost levels unseen since the 1980s. The report highlights the highest debt costs for lower-income countries since 1989.
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