Financial borrowing and dependency

India’s rupee denominated external debt up 10 percentage points over the last 15 years

This evolving debt profile underscores both the challenges and changing dynamics of India’s financial landscape as it navigates a complex global economic environment.

PM: Some misused govt loans on luxury offices, cars and second wives

This has to stop, Anwar says.

A Practical Guide to Credit and Loans

A Practical Guide to Credit and Loans

Remaining external debt restructuring negotiations may create short term payment challenges – BoG

According to its May 2026 Monetary Policy Report (MPR), this may have implication for the domestic currency, thus more domestic savings would be needed to meet future external debt service obligation,

Household debt grows as regulators warn burden is unusually high for an emerging economy 

Bank Al-Maghrib said loans granted to households rose by 3.5 year-on-year by the end of the first five months of 2026. On the surface, that points to steady demand for credit as families continue to borrow for everyday expenses, major purchases, or unexpected costs. But regulators have repeatedly warned that the country’s debt levels are [] The post Household debt grows as regulators warn burden is unusually high for an emerging economy appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

World Bank Watchdog Finds Cambodian Microfinance Lenders Harmed Borrowers

The internal watchdog of the International Finance Corp. found that the lenders pressured borrowers to keep paying back loans they couldn’t afford.

U.S. Deficit Reaches $1.4 Trillion as Interest Costs Strain Federal Budget

The federal government’s borrowing pace is back under scrutiny after the Congressional Budget Office estimated that the deficit reached 1.4 trillion in the first nine months of fiscal year 2026.

Private debt: Six new opportunities for debtors with debts and loans

The new set of measures concerning debts to the State, non-performing loans, frozen bank accounts, and the protection of primary residence – 72 instalments for overdue debts up to 2023 – unfreezing of accounts upon payment of 25 of the debt – out-of-court settlement also for debts from 5,000 The post Private debt: Six new opportunities for debtors with debts and loans appeared first on ProtoThema English.

European consumers still aren’t consuming, but the way they save is changing

EUROPE: Eurozone households continue to act as a brake on economic growth. But a gradual shift from bank deposits towards investment products may be laying the foundations for stronger consumption and domestic demand in the years ahead

FNM Senator: Where’s the ‘Ministry of Debt’?

An Opposition senator, yesterday argued that the Government should formally recognise its largest financial burden by establishing a “Ministry of Debt”, adding that the 2026-2027 Budget prioritises balancing the books over delivering effective results that improve Bahamian lives.

MMT: Why Narrow Credit Spreads Make This Leveraged CEF A 'Sell' (Downgrade)

MMT: Why Narrow Credit Spreads Make This Leveraged CEF A 'Sell' (Downgrade)

Romania among EU leaders in mortgage affordability, but household debt pressures remain

Romania among EU leaders in mortgage affordability, but household debt pressures remain

Foreign Exchange Reserves Are Not Government Money: Understanding the Difference Between National Budgets and National Savings

By Prof. Lubinda Haabazoka One of the most misunderstood concepts in economics is the relationship between a country’s foreign exchange reserves and the national budget. Every time news emerges that Zambia’s foreign reserves have increased to record levels, some citizens naturally ask: “If the country has billions of dollars in reserves, why isn’t that money [] The post Foreign Exchange Reserves Are Not Government Money: Understanding the Difference Between National Budgets and National Savings first appeared on Mwebantu.

Microlenders reject blame for Namibia’s debt crisis

Cashloans blame weak savings and multiple creditors The Micro Lenders Association (MLA) has rejected claims that it is responsible for trapping Namibians in debt, saying individuals’ weak savings practices are partly to blame. The association, which represents cash loan companies, wrote a 15-page letter on 16 June to the parliamentary standing committee on economics. “The [] The post Microlenders reject blame for Namibia’s debt crisis appeared first on The Namibian.

Four in Five Germans Have Financial Concerns Amid Persistent Inflation

Despite initial signs of economic stabilization, many consumers continue to feel under intense pressure. On Thursday, the European information service provider CRIF released a survey showing that nearly four out of five Germans remain deeply concerned about their personal financial situation amid ongoing international crises and persistent inflation. RELATED: Economic Council Cuts Growth Forecast for []

'Took Rs 1.24 cr education loan': F-1 visa denied after Indian student reveals family income to visa officer

'Took Rs 1.24 cr education loan': F-1 visa denied after Indian student reveals family income to visa officer

'Visionary Roadmap' vs 'Copy-Paste': Assam Budget Triggers Political Clash

Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi alleged that the budget was heavily dependent on borrowings and centrally funded projects.

 941 permohonan skim pinjaman perumahan Terengganu lulus

KUALA TERENGGANU: Kerajaan Persekutuan meluluskan sebanyak 941 permohonan pinjaman di bawah Skim Pinjaman Perumahan Rakyat Negeri Terengganu (SPPRNT) sejak 2002 melibatkan pembiayaan berjumlah RM18.8 juta. Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT), Datuk Dr. M. Noor Azman Taib berkata, daripada jumlah tersebut, seramai 776 peminjam melangsaikan sepenuhnya pinjaman masing-masing manakala baki 165 lagi merupakan ... Read more The post 941 permohonan skim pinjaman perumahan Terengganu lulus appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Student loan borrowers confused as SAVE plan end looms

Student loan borrowers confused as SAVE plan end looms

Nigeria : Government faces intense criticism over $5bn Emirati loan

For several weeks, the 5bn loan taken from First Abu Dhabi Bank has been the object of much scrutiny in [...]

Steve Eisman Warns American Middle Class Is Cracking As Gas Prices Swallow Tax Refunds, Hitting (NYSE: WMT), (NASDAQ: AMZN), (NYSE: COST), (NYSE: HD)

Steve Eisman, the investor who famously shorted subprime mortgages ahead of the 2008 financial crisis, says the American middle class is showing clear signs of economic stress. Eisman made the remarks on his Real Eisman Playbook podcast alongside three Evercore consumer analysts, who painted a detailed picture of a shifting consumer landscape. The traditional K-shaped [] The post Steve Eisman Warns American Middle Class Is Cracking As Gas Prices Swallow Tax Refunds, Hitting (NYSE: WMT), (NASDAQ: AMZN), (NYSE: COST), (NYSE: HD) appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Northern Ireland rates bills debt concerns as big increase in number of people entering payment arrangements

Well known charity says they are helping local households facing more than £1m in debt for first time

Anwar says federal govt saddled with Felda’s nearly RM1b annual debt

JOHOR BAHRU, July 5 — The federal government is now saddled with Felda’s nearly RM1 billion annual debt, as...

General : Federal Gov't Is Saddled With Felda's Nearly RM1 Bln Annual Debt - PM Anwar

JOHOR BAHRU, July 4 (Bernama) -- The federal government is now saddled with Felda's nearly RM1 billion annual debt, as a direct result of past administrative failures, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Access Was Just the Beginning. Making Banking Matter Is the Real Challenge.

Banking has quietly become one of the most powerful forces shaping modern life. Beyond deposits and withdrawals, it now influences how quickly people can respond to emergencies, seize opportunities, grow businesses and build financial security. In today’s fast-moving world, the difference between financial progress and financial stress often comes down to how accessible, responsive and The post Access Was Just the Beginning. Making Banking Matter Is the Real Challenge. appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Five African countries among highest IMF borrowers

Five African countries are among the top ten highest borrowers from the International Monetary Fund. Statisense disclosed this in a statement on its X account on Monday, citing IMF data as of June 24, 2026. The African countries are Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Ghana, and Angola. According to the report, Argentina took the front seat with [] Five African countries among highest IMF borrowers

M-PESA’s next act begins where banks still fall short: lending

Nearly two decades after transforming how Kenyans pay, save, and transfer money, Safaricom is turning its attention to a credit market where banks are reluctant to lend beyond established borrowers, pushing millions of small businesses and households to expensive digital loans and shylocks.

Ghana Beats the Clock: Accra Clears $700 Million in Debt Ahead of Schedule

There is a particular kind of silence that falls over a finance ministry when a big payment clears without drama. That is the sound coming out of Accra this month. Ghana has settled a 700 million Eurobond obligation early, a move that would have been unthinkable just two years ago when the country was deep []

India's external debt rises to $762.8 billion in FY26, debt-to-GDP ratio climbs

India's external debt reached 762.8 billion by March 2026, a rise of 26.3 billion year-on-year, pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio to 20.8. The US dollar's strength significantly impacted this figure. While long-term debt saw a modest increase, short-term debt's share grew, raising concerns about its proportion to foreign exchange reserves. Despite these shifts, debt servicing as a percentage of current receipts declined.

Coalition urges FG to borrow for productive investments

Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Economic and Fiscal Justice Coalition (EFJC) has tasked the Federal Government to adopt a “Borrow Better” framework by ensuring it borrows only for productive assets and not for recurrent consumption. This was contained in a position paper presented to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. [] The post Coalition urges FG to borrow for productive investments appeared first on Vanguard News.

तस्बिरमा हेर्नुहोस् निर्माणाधीन तनहुँ जलविद्युत आयोजना

तनहुँ। नेपाल विद्युत प्राधिकरणको पूर्ण स्वामित्वमा रहेको तनहुँ हाइड्रोपावर लिमिटेड (टिएचएल) प्रवर्द्धक रहेको १४० मेगावाट क्षमताको जलाशययुक्त तनहुँ जलविद्युत आयोजनाको समग्र भौतिक निर्माण प्रगति ७५.५ प्रतिशत पुगेको छ। सेती नदीमा निर्माणाधीन राष्ट्रिय गौरवको यस आयोजना नेपाल सरकार, नेपाल विद्युत प्राधिकरण तथा एसियाली विकास बैंक, जापान अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय सहयोग नियोग र युरोपेली लगानी बैंकको सहुलियतपूर्ण ऋण सहयोगमा []

India Offers Leverage on Forex Deposits to Boost Inflows

India’s central bank allowed lenders to extend loans against foreign-currency deposits raised under a special program offered to overseas citizens, a move that could see billions in dollar inflows over the next few months.

Loans from private money lenders gain in 2nd half

SEOUL, June 28 (Yonhap) -- Loans extended by private money lenders in South Kore...

Financial Aid Administrators Grapple With Last-Minute Loan Changes

Financial Aid Administrators Grapple With Last-Minute Loan Changes Johanna Alonso Wed, 07/01/2026 - 03:00 AM The loan limits are just one set of new policies taking effect this week that are expected to reshape higher education. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

‘It happened slowly...': Indian couple’s American Dream turns into ₹8.4 crore debt

They also had a kitchen renovation loan of 150,000 (approximately Rs 1.5 crore) and 30,000 (around Rs 30 lakh) in credit card debt.

‘Broken and unfair’: Morrison-era policy slogging students with hundreds of millions in extra debt

'We are talking about students carrying a significant debt into their late 40s, and many will never repay it.' The post ‘Broken and unfair’: Morrison-era policy slogging students with hundreds of millions in extra debt appeared first on Crikey.

Millions of Americans taking on debt, draining savings to afford groceries

Millions of Americans are borrowing money or draining their savings to buy groceries, highlighting the financial strain many households face as the cost of living rises, new research has found. More than a quarter of working-age adults who relied on credit cards to buy groceries were either unable to pay their balance in full or []...Click to read more