Global public debt surge is pressuring bond markets and forcing fiscal discipline

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The global surge in public debt, largely due to COVID-19 spending, has led to bond markets exerting pressure on countries like the UK, France, Italy, and Japan, pushing bond yields to multi-decade highs and creating a need for fiscal discipline. Many G7 countries are now spending more on debt interest than defense, indicating a significant constraint from bond markets.