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IMF Warns U.S. Borrowing Hits 8.5% of GDP

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 2:41 AM UTC · How we work

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IMF warns U.S. borrowing will reach 8.5% of GDP in 2026.
Net new borrowing by industrialized nations is projected at 5.2% of GDP in 2026, highest since 2021.
The yield spread between ten-year French bonds and German Bunds topped 140 basis points.
IMF stress test finds 22% of banks could fall below a 7% CET1 ratio, requiring $68 billion equity.

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IMF warns U.S. borrowing will reach 8.5% of GDP in 2026.
Net new borrowing by industrialized nations is projected at 5.2% of GDP in 2026, highest since 2021.
The yield spread between ten-year French bonds and German Bunds topped 140 basis points.
IMF stress test finds 22% of banks could fall below a 7% CET1 ratio, requiring $68 billion equity.