US National Debt Hits $40 Trillion: Fiscal Milestone
US national debt surpassed $40 trillion on Aug 20, 2026, just 5 months after $39T. See key drivers, impacts, and expert warnings.
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US national debt surpassed $40 trillion on Aug 20, 2026, just 5 months after $39T. See key drivers, impacts, and expert warnings.
BRICS Pay launches in 2026 as the U.S. dollar's global reserve share drops below 57%, a 30-year low. Explore de-dollarization,...
June Fed rate hike signal 2026: Warsh ends forward guidance as PCE hits 4.1%, Nasdaq loses $1.7T, semis drop 10%. Learn what's next for...
2026 energy crisis and record debt threaten a lost decade for developing economies: inflation 5.2%, per-capita growth weakest since...
Rhine shipping blocked by record-low water at Kaub threatens German industry. Economists warn drought could erase Germany's 2026 growth,...
The US dollar's share of global reserves has fallen below 57%—a three-decade low—as BRICS+ nations accelerate de-dollarization through...