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U.S. fiscal health under scrutiny as debt jumps $275 billion in one day

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In a startling revelation by analyst Joe Consorti, the total U.S. debt witnessed a sharp increase of $275 billion in a single day, matching the total borrowing for the entire previous month. The current outstanding public debt has now escalated to an unprecedented level of $33.442 trillion according to Consorti.

This instance of sudden rise indicates not just the growing reliance on borrowing but also underlines the heightened pace at which this reliance is intensifying. These figures provide a critical perspective on the fiscal health of the nation and the profound challenges that lie ahead in managing such towering debt. It also triggers important questions on the long-term economic implications and the strategic measures required to balance this escalating debt trajectory.

 

Total US Debt: (Source: Joe Consorti)
Total US Debt: (Source: Joe Consorti)

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