Global asset managers must cancel debt of poor countries, charity report says

by Marc Jones, Reuters | May 26, 2021 | Moneyweb

The report, warned the debt load was causing health, social, political and economic problems.

Rating agencies warn of rising African debt risks

by Marc Jones, Reuters | Dec 9, 2020 | Moneyweb

Subdued growth and high spending are set to push Sub-Saharan Africa’s average debt as a percentage of gross domestic product over 70% next year Fitch estimated.

African banks’ non-performing loans to potentially double, Moody’s warns

by Marc Jones, Reuters | Dec 9, 2020 | Moneyweb

As payment holidays expire and banks’ profitability erodes.

Where did all the bulls go? Rallies stall as EU summit begins

by Marc Jones, Reuters | Jul 17, 2020 | Moneyweb

Market watchers said investors were counting on more stimulus.

Coronavirus bringing record $1tr of new global corporate debt in 2020 – report

by Marc Jones, Reuters | Jul 13, 2020 | Moneyweb

The unprecedented increase will see total global corporate debt jump by 12% to around $9.3tr.