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The United States' rising debt and its implications on the economy and global markets
From the day was inaugurated to the end of his term, the gross federal debt rose sharply — from roughly $19.95 trillion to about $27.75 trillion, an increase of about — a figure that can be framed sli...
The United States’ total gross national debt stood at approximately $38.43 trillion as of January 7, 2026, a rise of $2.25 trillion year‑over‑year and roughly $112,966 per person or $285,127 per house...
Recent market shocks — a sharp sell-off in ese government bonds, a falling yen and panic over proposed fiscal moves by — have exposed vulnerabilities in Japan’s public finances and shaken global marke...