Sunday, December 4, 2022

Impact of China on African Debt

 The New York Times published on 3 December 2022 an article titled "Defaults Loom as Poor Countries Face an Economic Storm" by Alan Rappeport.  

Developing nations are facing a catastrophic debt crisis in the coming months as rapid inflation, slowing growth, rising interest rates, and a strengthening dollar create a perfect storm.  Many of the most at risk countries are in Africa where Chinese loans play a major role.