Australia’s national debt has breached the one-trillion-dollar mark for the first time, mirroring a global debt crisis as the U.S. hits $40 trillion. With the dollar still the world’s reserve currency, America’s ballooning debt and rising interest rates are sending shockwaves worldwide. While Australia’s debt-to-GDP ratio remains relatively healthy compared to peers, it’s not immune — pandemic-era borrowing at low rates now threatens higher repayment costs. Governments globally, including Australia’s, continue to borrow instead of enforcing fiscal discipline, avoiding tough choices on taxes or cuts that voters dislike. In the U.S., bond yields soar as investors see Washington as riskier, with annual interest payments nearing $1 trillion. The Treasury is even exploring bond buybacks and joint interventions with allies like Japan — signs of deepening financial strain that could undermine the dollar’s safe-haven status.
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