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Fund manager issues warning on surge in developed nation debt

Between 2000 and the end of 2013, developed economies' outstanding debt soared by US$66 trillion to US$102.7 trillion
Mon, Dec 15, 2014 - 5:50 AM
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A MASSIVE developed nation surge in sovereign and corporate bonds and other debt is seriously disturbing for both developed and emerging nations.

Between 2000 and the end of 2013, developed economies' outstanding government and corporate debt soared by an astonishing US$66...

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