U.S. Debt Reaches a Record $36 Trillion: Implications for the Economy and Investors

... financial markets worldwide. Inflationary Pressures Financing debt and economic stimulus programs with borrowed funds could fuel inflation. As debt accumulates and interest rates rise, inflation expectations may intensify. Should inflation continue upward,... ... of national debt unsustainable, spurring discussions among economists and policymakers about possible solutions: Increasing Taxes Raising taxes on corporations and high-income individuals could boost revenue and partially offset the deficit. However,...

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