Change in Debt-to-GDP Between Q4-2019 and Q3-2020 Countries are accumulating record amounts of debt. This chart puts into perspective the rise in debt-to-GDP ratio by country between Q4-2019 and Q3-2020. Image: Deutsche Bank
Global Debt by 2030 Global debt could exceed $360 trillion in 10 years, if it continues to grow at the average pace of the last 15 years. Image: Institute of International Finance
U.S. Zombie Companies and Debt The cost of extended monetary easing: U.S. zombie companies have accumulated $1.4 trillion of debt. Image: Bloomberg
Global Negative Yielding Debt Market Value The amount of global debt with negative yields is at an all-time high, as investors rush to safety in government bonds. Image: The Daily Shot
Global Aggregate Negative Yielding Debt The amount of global debt with negative yields jumps to $17.05 trillion, an all-time high, as investors rush to safety in government bonds. Image: Bloomberg
U.S. Dollar and Share of Total Emerging Markets External Debt Emerging markets are vulnerable to a stronger US dollar, as most of the EM external debt is dollar-dominated. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Global Negative Yielding Debt The amount of global debt with negative yields jumps again and balloons to $16.8 trillion. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
U.S. Federal Debt Held by the Public The Congressional Budget Office projects that the U.S. federal debt will double GDP by 2050. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Advanced Economies Debt/GDP The coronavirus pandemic could bring the debt-to-GDP ratio of advanced economies to World War II levels. Image: Deutsche Bank
U.S. Household Debt and Credit Aggregate household debt balances declined by $34bn and stand at $14.27tn. This is the first decline since 2014. Image: Federal Reserve Bank of New York