Former IMF chief economist Kenneth Rogoff warned about a global debt crisis affecting several nations, including Belgium and the U.K.

The entities involved

• Kenneth Rogoff →

  economist and chess player

  Nothing else this week.

• International Monetary Fund →

  international financial institution

  • IMF data highlights concerns about global debt projections and Europe's precarious economic situation, contrasting with US capacity.11:14
  • IMF Fiscal Monitor tracks debt levels for France and Japan, noting France's bond yields are higher than Italy's.11:14
• Belgium →

  country in western Europe

  • Belgium and Vietnam are deepening their cooperation by cementing political and economic ties through trade and investment.08:17
  • The Vietnamese Embassy is located in Belgium, linking the Vietnamese community to the European Union.08:17
• U.K. →
  • Charles III and Andy Burnham met with Oman officials as the nation sought neutrality amidst Iranian drone and missile attacks.Wed 20:55
  • An Israeli arms factory has been located in the United Kingdom.Tue 09:22

Related events

• ECB sets rate policy while IMF discusses France's debt and Moulin speaks at World Bank Group meetings.Oct 14
• France's debt concerns are negatively affecting the value of the Euro currency.Oct 7
• Scott Bessent commented on debt risks as Italy, Austria, and Belgium are listed among high-risk European countries.05:19