https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/america-s-us-40-trillion-debt-gamble-is-getting-harder-to-ignore-economistsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/america-s-us-40-trillion-debt-gamble-is-getting-harder-to-ignore-economistshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/america-s-us-40-trillion-debt-gamble-is-getting-harder-to-ignore-economists#u48899Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:31:07 +0000The United States national debt has reached US$40 trillion, a record level that economists warn is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. While the debt is expected to continue climbing, the Treasury Department has implemented bond and currency market moves that some describe as soft-form financial repression. This milestone raises concerns about the sustainability of Washington spending and the broader implications for the global economy.Why it mattersNational debt represents the total amount of money the US government owes. High debt levels can lead to increased interest payments and lim