IMF sounds alarm on mounting fiscal strains as major economies grapple with high debt

Economic Times - Oct 13, 2026

The IMF has urged major economies to rein in fiscal deficits and rebuild financial buffers as high public debt and rising borrowing costs leave governments with less room to respond to future shocks.

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IMF sounds alarm on mounting fiscal strains as major economies grapple with high debt

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Revered Aboriginal community leader who raped and sexually abused four children had jail sentence reduced because of his efforts to keep his culture alive: 'You've done it tough'

Trump rally descends into chaos as screaming protesters are dragged from Ohio stadium

Sneering critics want Oliver Curtis forever defined by his jail stint. Tall poppies of Australia, here's a newsflash for you: PVO

Trump lashes out at fury over Putin diesel deal and says 'the EU paid Russia $250billion for energy - Always, America first'

Cornell 7 accused Matthew Ingalls sent furious text blasting fraternity brothers' disloyalty in wake of Jane Doe incident, as lawyer for second man asks judge to silence her

More than 30 types of gender reassignment surgery could be funded by Aussie taxpayers at a cost of up to $80,000 each

The 72 hours of chaos before Trump hired press secretary: Karoline Leavitt's late warning, how the president bypassed Susie Wiles... and the names on the chopping block as Katie Zacharia arrives

Man, 63, appears in court accused of murdering his 94-year-old father

911 audio reveals chaos after Christa Pike survived execution attempt as dispatch deemed call for paramedics fake

Why do people lionise Brown Bread Fred, the Kray crony who murdered their enemies with such relish?

China keeps extending the Shenzhen Apec deadline. Why are US execs so unenthused?

Man charged with 210 offences after allegedly secretly filming the sexual abuse of three women on Central Coast

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