German parties consider taking on more debt
Germany's constitution stipulates that the state should only spend as much as it collects. But as the budget deficit grows, some parties are calling for reform.…
Kenya struggles to escape debt cycle after Chinese loans
China has lent African countries about €170 billion since 2000, but that has left many countries, including Kenya, saddled with debt they're struggling to pay back. What do Kenyans expect as President…
New French government faces deepening deficit and mounting debt
France's new economic team is led by two young and relatively unknown members of President Macron's pro-business coalition. They face a host of fiscal challenges as they try to reduce deficits without…
The rise and fall of Atos, the European tech champion now €4.65 billion in debt
French IT services and consulting firm Atos unveiled a refinancing plan on Tuesday that failed to fully reassure investors. In this edition, we take a look at how the company, which provides…
AU warns of ‘terrible’ consequences if Africa miss out on Covid-19 vaccine, LASU hikes tuition by 168% for new students and more
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday. …
Jailed over unpaid debts in Egypt
Today, one in three Egyptians live just above the poverty line. As a consequence, the rate of micro-credit lending has grown, with women the principle beneficiaries. Some 70 percent of loans in…
5 tips to avoid massive Christmas debt
1. Make a budget and stick with it A budget is helpful in many facets of life. Christmas is no different. 2. Don't forget to budget hidden costs Things like holiday travel,…
Argentina aims to restructure debt
Argentina is pushing creditors for more time to pay back its debts. The country is hemmed into a worsening crisis. President Macri laid out a series of desperate measures to try and…
Draghi on deck
Bloomberg Real Yield focuses on global issues and events that directly affect debt markets: Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro sat down with Lisa Hornby of Schroders, Gershon Distenfeld of AllianceBernstein and Invesco’s Noelle Corum…
Italy risks up to $4 Billion EU penalty over budget, debt
Francesco Galietti, founder and chief executive officer at Policy Sonar, and David Kohl, head of currency research at Julius Baer, discuss the results of the European elections and a possible disciplinary procedure…
Global debt on the rise, Africa hit hardest
Debt has been rising around the world and according to a new report, the trend is unlikely to stop anytime soon. Some African countries are so indebted that they don't even bother…