US Debt Hits Record $36.5 Trillion as G7 Economies Confront Fiscal Strains

The United States has reached a staggering $36.5 trillion in national debt, with $1 trillion being added every 100 days. This rapid accumulation is intensifying market anxieties and raising questions about long-term economic stability. The debt breakdown includes $28.9 trillion in publicly held debt and $7.3 trillion in intragovernmental holdings.

Investor confidence is waning as bond markets react. A recent selloff pushed 10-year Treasury yields higher, increasing borrowing costs across sectors. Moody's decision to strip the U.S. of its last AAA credit rating has further dampened institutional appetite for Treasuries.

Fiscal policies under consideration could exacerbate the situation. Projections indicate potential additions of $3.3 trillion to the debt by 2034, drawing warnings from global financial observers. The G7 nations face parallel challenges, with weakening demand for sovereign debt and climbing yields creating a precarious financial landscape.