MarketWatch · Aug 14, 2026 13:00 UTC

The U.S. national debt is about to reach $40 trillion for the first time — and hit $50 trillion soon after

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The U.S. national debt is about to reach $40 trillion for the first time — and hit $50 trillion soon after

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Investors are shying away from bonds for a reason, says Bank of America

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