IMF Warns Against Heavy Reliance on Short-Term Debt

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioned governments in advanced economies, including the U.S., against over-reliance on short-term debt. While short-term debt usually has lower interest rates, frequent refinancing exposes governments to higher borrowing costs when inflation rises and central banks increase interest rates. This risk is heightened during inflation shocks caused by events like the U.S.-Iran conflict, potentially raising costs instead of lowering them.

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