Advanced Economies Debt/GDP

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

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

Emerging Markets Debt Yield

Emerging Markets Debt Yield The cost of servicing emerging markets debt denominated in U.S. dollars has fallen to almost 4%, thanks to global central bank liquidity and the weakening of the U.S. dollar. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

U.S. Federal Debt

U.S. Federal Debt A potential warning sign for the U.S. economy, as economic growth in Japan and Italy came to a halt after their debt-to-GDP ratios exceeded 100%. Image: Piper Sandler

Global Debt to GDP

Global Debt to GDP Global debt to GDP is expected to reach a new high of 249% of GDP this year, and 246% in 2021. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Debt as % of GDP by Global Sector

Debt as % of GDP by Global Sector Since the Global Financial Crisis, debt as % of GDP is much higher in the government and corporate sectors. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Central Bank Ownership of Domestic Government Debt

Central Bank Ownership of Domestic Government Debt This chart shows the rise of central banks as holders of sovereign debt, pushing sovereign yields to historically low levels. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

U.S. Corporate Debt Outstanding by S&P Ratings

U.S. Corporate Debt Outstanding by S&P Ratings Should investors be worried? The proportion of BBB-rated bonds has increased significantly over time. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

U.S. Corporate Debt

U.S. Corporate Debt Is U.S. corporate debt in serious trouble, approaching 50% of GDP? Image: The Daily Shot