UK debt costs surge, borrowing nears record
UK public sector borrowing rose sharply in June 2025, hitting £20.7 billion — £6.6 billion more than a year earlier…
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Moody’s downgrades US credit rating to Aa1
Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings to Aa1 from Aaa, citing…
S&P expects rising sovereign debt defaults next decade
S&P Global Ratings anticipates an increase in foreign-currency debt defaults among sovereign issuers over the…
Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating to Caa2
Moody's Ratings upgraded the Government of Pakistan's local and foreign currency issuer and senior unsecured debt…
Belarus makes rouble payments on ’26, ’31 Eurobonds
The Belarusian Finance Ministry has made interest payments in Belarusian roubles on Eurobonds maturing in 2026 and…
Egypt advances 6 positions in global budget transparency survey
Egypt has made significant strides in global budget transparency and public participation, advancing 6 positions to…
Swiss National Bank faces 2b franc loss in Q2 ’24
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) reported a 2 billion Swiss franc ($2.27 billion) loss for the second quarter,…
German investments hampered by defence, social costs – minister
Defence, social spending, and interest payments are the ‘big blocks’ constraining the German budget, stated German…
Niger fails to pay another bond payment
Niger has failed to pay several bond payments due to the sanctions imposed amid its military coup in July.