How Sovereign Debt Shapes the World Economy: A Discussion with Jessica Wachter

By Hon. Patrick J. Murphy (Host) and Professor Jessica Wachter (Guest)

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SMARTER PERSPECTIVES: Geopolitics

November 2025

What happens when sovereign debt becomes a business risk? Professor Jessica Wachter joins Global Perspectives to discuss how government credibility, inflation, and debt dynamics feed directly into corporate borrowing costs and investment decisions. We break down the post-2022 market regime and the signals executives should watch as sovereign risk makes its comeback.

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Hon. Patrick J. Murphy

Executive Director
Geopolitical Advisors Professional Services

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