“When the economy is in a recession, borrowing to stimulate the economy and tightening the belt to repay debt during a boom is the most basic common sense of fiscal policy. However, many countries ...

A display shows long-term bond market interest rates in Tokyo on Nov. 18. (KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images) Japan has an aging population, and the government has enormous transfer programs that ...

TOKYO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Japan's annual bond issuance will likely ⁠surge ⁠28% three years from now due to ⁠rising debt-financing costs, a finance ministry estimate reviewed by Reuters showed on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Debt can be a significant source of stress. For example, ...

While much of the attention from the crypto and traditional markets remains on the U.S., a recent analysis by a leading economist suggests it’s time to look east. Japan is teetering on the edge of a ...

LONDON (Reuters) -Global debt hit a record high of $337.7 trillion at the end of the second quarter, driven by easing global financial conditions, a softer U.S. dollar and a more accommodative stance ...

TOKYO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Japan's annual bond issuance will likely surge 28% three years from now due to rising debt-financing costs, a finance ministry estimate reviewed by Reuters showed on Tuesday, ...