IMF meetings overshadowed by rising debt fears

Major economies are holding up despite the Iran shock, but rising public debt is becoming a serious concern. Research for the Financial Times shows that countries are weathering the economic strain from Iran-related tensions. However, worries about growing government debt will dominate the upcoming IMF and World Bank meetings. Officials gathering for the talks face a difficult question: how to keep growth stable while debt levels climb. The research suggests the global economy remains resilient for now, but the "worrying omens" have not disappeared.