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Jamie Dimon warns that the US national debt, currently at 120% of GDP and expected to surpass 150%, poses a significant risk, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach of growth and fiscal responsibility to prevent a future debt crisis, despite current efforts like tariffs and government efficiency initiatives.
The US government now accepts Venmo payments to help reduce the over $36 trillion national debt, with donations also possible via bank, PayPal, or credit card, although individual contributions are unlikely to significantly impact the debt which grows by nearly $55,000 per second.
Elon Musk has endorsed Howard Lutnick for U.S. Treasury Secretary, citing the need for change to address the country's escalating national debt, which has surpassed $34 trillion. Musk's support aligns with his warnings about U.S. financial instability and his advocacy for Bitcoin as a strategic reserve to mitigate debt. Lutnick, a Bitcoin proponent, is seen as a potential catalyst for change, contrasting with the "business-as-usual" approach of other candidates. This endorsement has fueled Bitcoin's price surge amid speculation of nation-state adoption.
The International Monetary Fund has issued a warning about the soaring U.S. national debt, stating that it poses significant risks to the global economy and could fuel high inflation. The IMF expects the U.S. to record a fiscal deficit of 7.1% in 2025, more than triple the level in other advanced economies, and projects the national debt to nearly double by 2053. The IMF also identified "large fiscal slippages" in the U.S. in 2023, with government spending surpassing revenue by 8.8% of GDP, and warned that the massive amount of spending, while propelling the economy, also risks reigniting inflation and undermining financial stability worldwide.
The US government is projected to spend a record $870 billion on interest payments for the 2024 fiscal year, surpassing its budget for national defense for the first time since 1940, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB). This spending is expected to exceed Medicare expenses and become the second-largest government expense, trailing only Social Security. The national debt currently stands at $34.332 trillion, and interest spending is on track to reach 3.1% of GDP this year, exceeding the previous record set in 1991.
The U.S. national debt has been increasing by approximately $1 trillion every 100 days, reaching nearly $34.4 trillion as of the latest data. This rapid growth has raised concerns about the country's fiscal strength, leading Moody's Investors Service to lower its ratings outlook on the U.S. government to negative. The trend has also prompted investment strategist Michael Hartnett to predict that the debt will continue to rise at this pace, with implications for asset prices such as gold and cryptocurrency.
Black Swan author Nassim Taleb warns that the US is facing a potential financial "death spiral" as the national debt increases by $201 billion in just one month, reaching $34.191 trillion. Taleb criticizes Congress for avoiding addressing the growing fiscal deficit, fearing the consequences of doing the right thing. He emphasizes the vulnerability of the US economy to external shocks due to globalization and interconnectedness, expressing gloom about the Western political system's ability to address the situation.
The U.S. national debt has surpassed $34 trillion, marking a rapid increase in federal debt as the country faces high government spending and reduced tax receipts. While some economists warn of the risks to fiscal health, others argue the economy's growth can handle the borrowing. The milestone arrives amid debates over spending levels and the potential for government shutdowns if spending laws are not extended. The debt situation may influence discussions on the 2017 GOP tax cut provisions expiring in 2025, with political blame being exchanged between Democrats and Republicans over the causes of the deficit.
The US national debt has surpassed $33 trillion for the first time in history, raising concerns about government spending. The debt level has nearly doubled in size over the past three decades and is projected to reach 181% of GDP by 2053. Interest payments on the debt are expected to triple by 2032, surpassing spending on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs. The spike in interest rates has made servicing the debt more expensive, highlighting the urgency to address the growing debt burden.
The U.S. national debt has reached nearly $33 trillion, with economists divided on its impact. While some argue that debt can be useful for emergencies and large initiatives like infrastructure, others express concern about the ever-expanding debt and its potential harm to the economy. The debt-to-GDP ratio is a key measure of severity, with the U.S. currently at nearly 100%, higher than the recommended 70%. Servicing the debt becomes challenging when interest rates rise, although some argue that higher rates can stimulate the economy by providing additional income to bondholders. The debate continues on how the U.S. should manage its debt and whether it needs to take action.
The US national debt has surged by $851 billion in just one month, reaching a staggering $32.32 trillion, according to the Treasury Department. This increase is due to a combination of marketable and nonmarketable Treasury securities. The Treasury Department has been selling large amounts of Treasury bills and Cash Management bills to refill its checking account, known as the Treasury General Account (TGA). However, this process drains liquidity from the markets, which is further compounded by the Federal Reserve's quantitative tightening (QT) measures. The Treasury expects to borrow an additional $733 billion in marketable securities in the coming months to reach a TGA balance of $600 billion by the end of September. Despite this flood of new issuance, the Treasury market has remained relatively calm, with short-term yields reflecting expectations of rate hikes and long-term yields indicating anticipation of rate cuts and a return to 2% inflation.
The US national debt has surpassed $32 trillion, increasing by $572 billion since the debt ceiling was suspended two weeks ago. The Treasury Department is now selling a flood of Treasury securities to replenish its checking account that had been drawn down to near-nothing during the debt-ceiling standoff. The Treasury General Account at the New York Fed had fallen to a closing balance of $23 billion just before the debt ceiling was suspended. The TGA has jumped by $227 billion since the debt ceiling was suspended, including the June 15 tax receipts, to a balance of $250 billion. The Fed's QT is running for the first time simultaneously with the TGA being refilled, and both are draining liquidity from the markets simultaneously.
The US national debt has exceeded $32 trillion for the first time ever, two weeks after President Biden signed legislation to suspend the nation’s borrowing limit through the end of 2024. Despite $1.5 trillion in spending cuts over the next decade, America’s gross national debt is still projected to exceed $50 trillion by 2033. The Peterson Foundation recommends establishing a bipartisan fiscal commission to look at all parts of the budget for cuts.
The US national debt has surpassed $32 trillion for the first time, reflecting the country's concerning fiscal trajectory as Congress prepares for another spending fight. The debt is projected to continue climbing over the next decade, even after spending cuts passed this month by Congress. While both Republicans and Democrats have expressed concern about the nation's debt, neither party has shown an appetite to tackle its biggest drivers, such as spending on Social Security and Medicare. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen defended the Biden administration's handling of the nation's finances, noting that the White House had released a budget this year reducing the deficit by $3 trillion.