Macro & Policy Drivers
France’s Debt Problem Is Getting Harder to Ignore
Rising bond yields, weak growth and persistent deficits are putting France’s public finances under growing pressure.
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Why The Japanese Yen Is Struggling
For decades, the yen was regarded as one of the world's safest currencies. During periods of economic uncertainty, investors often…
Australia Will Never Pay Off Its Debt, That’s Fine
Australia's federal debt is approaching $1 trillion. It's a figure so large that it naturally raises concerns about the country's…
When Does Government Debt Become A Problem?
Most people think debt is simple. The more a government borrows, the closer it gets to bankruptcy. After all, that's…
Japan’s Finally Got What It Wanted, Now It Has A New Problem
In March 2016, Japanese ice cream manufacturer Akagi Nyugyo did something extraordinary. For the first time in 25 years, the…

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