US National Debt Reaches $37 Trillion Milestone
US National Debt Reaches $37 Trillion Milestone
馃捀 Uncle Sam's Expensive Diet
The US national debt has reached a new milestone of $37 trillion, with market predictions showing an 88% probability of exceeding $38 trillion before year-end. This follows a concerning trend, as the debt increased by $2.5 trillion in just six months earlier this year.
Key points:
- Current debt: $37 trillion
- High probability (88%) of reaching $38T this year
- Recent history: $2.5T increase in 6 months
- Previous milestone: $34T in January 2024
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BREAKING: U.S. national debt hits record $37 trillion.
U.S. Producer Price Index Rises to 3.3%
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Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting and Ukraine Sovereignty Discussion
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