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Will the annual debt service cost of world governments exceed US$ 2.5 trillion by the end of 2026, according to the IMF or World Bank?
The Financial Times reports that world governments have accumulated a debt service cost of US$ 2 trillion, a burden that consumes… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
- Yes — 50%
- No — 50%
Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
The Financial Times reports that world governments have accumulated a debt service cost of US$ 2 trillion, a burden that consumes tax revenues and threatens the stability of elected governments.
Source: www.ft.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolução baseada no Fiscal Monitor do FMI ou relatório equivalente do Banco Mundial publicado até 31/12/2026. Resolve 'Sim' se o valor estimado de gastos globais com serviço de dívida pública superar US$ 2,5 trilhões; caso contrário, resolve 'Não'.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now Yes has 50% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 50 points, a wrong one costs about 50.