Record Debt in Rich Nations Threatens Global Growth

Many rich countries like the U.S., Japan, and those in Europe have borrowed a lot of money.

This debt is now very high, which makes it hard for these countries to pay for important things like schools, hospitals, and roads.

It also makes borrowing more expensive and can cause problems like higher prices for everything.

If there's a big problem like a war or a natural disaster, these countries might not have enough money to help.

Some leaders want to spend even more money, which could make the debt problem worse.

Experts are worried because this could slow down the world's economy and make life harder for people.