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US national debt exceeds $40,000 billion

The United States crosses the symbolic threshold of $40,000 billion in public debt.

Published 2j10 sourcesConfirmedMajorupdated 2j
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The fact

This record level reflects accelerated accumulation due to federal spending.

Bond markets react cautiously to this debt dynamic.

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Why it matters

Ce niveau d’endettement pourrait peser sur les taux d’intérêt à long terme et limiter la marge de manœuvre budgétaire du gouvernement américain, avec des répercussions potentielles sur les marchés financiers mondiaux.

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