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US domestic nonfinancial debt climbs to $84.1 trillion

Original: US domestic nonfinancial debt hits $84.1T ($21.4T households, $24.0T businesses, $38.7T governments) with public debt at

New figures show total US domestic nonfinancial debt has reached $84.1 trillion, broken down into $21.4 trillion owed by households, $24.0 trillion by businesses and $38.7 trillion by governments. Public debt now equals roughly 100% of GDP, with interest payments exceeding $1 trillion a year. Commenters warn the economy is caught in a leverage trap with no painless way out, arguing the debt burden fuels inflation and constrains future growth.

Why now: Rising interest costs and public debt at 100% of GDP are renewing concerns about the sustainability of US borrowing.

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• US domestic nonfinancial debt hits $84.1T ($21.4T households, $24.0T businesses, $38.7T governments) with public debt at 100% of GDP and $1T+ in interest. This is a severe leverage trap with zero painless exits, driving inflation and strangling future growth. # Macro # Debt #… · 2k_115 · 2

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