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Global Financial Strain: Rising Borrowing Costs and Liquidity Crisis

9/12/2025

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Global concerns about government finances are rising, impacting bond markets in Britain, Japan, and France.
Britain's 30-year borrowing costs reach 5.5%, raising sustainability fears.
Investors expect stress to extend to corporate financing, currencies, and equity valuations.
Nigeria's electricity supply industry faces a liquidity crisis, with debts over N5.6 trillion and only 35% of invoices paid.
Experts advocate for a competitive electricity market to stabilize the sector.

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Story summary

Global concerns about government finances are rising, impacting bond markets in Britain, Japan, and France.
Britain's 30-year borrowing costs reach 5.5%, raising sustainability fears.
Investors expect stress to extend to corporate financing, currencies, and equity valuations.
Nigeria's electricity supply industry faces a liquidity crisis, with debts over N5.6 trillion and only 35% of invoices paid.
Experts advocate for a competitive electricity market to stabilize the sector.