Developing-country debt, Anthropic’s generator commitments, Egypt’s gas estimate
The World Bank puts developing countries’ external debt at a record $9.4 trillion in 2025 and says preliminary 2026 data suggest lending continued rapidly at high interest rates. Anthropic is reported to have bought generator commitments to expand its computing and power capacity. Egypt’s petroleum ministry estimates 200 billion cubic feet of gas at Nasim-1X, where studies will determine whether commercial development is viable.
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Developing countries’ debt reaches $9.4 trillion, World Bank says
Developing countries’ external debt reached a record in 2025 as private lending returned. The World Bank says borrowing costs remained high, and preliminary 2026 data suggest rapid lending continued at high rates.
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Anthropic reportedly buys generator commitments for about $3.4 billion
Anthropic reportedly bought generator commitments in late September as it sought more computing and power capacity; the deal also covers capabilities needed to install the equipment.
Egypt’s petroleum ministry estimates 200 billion cubic feet of gas at Nasim-1X
Egypt’s petroleum ministry estimates that the Nasim-1X reservoir contains 200 billion cubic feet of gas. Egypt plans a pipeline connection to existing facilities, while studies determine whether the discovery can be developed commercially.
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