2024-07-04 13:00:00 ET
Summary
- While the US national debt is pushing $35 trillion, it isn't necessarily a problem for investors.
- The US has more assets than liabilities, and much of its debt is domestically owned.
- Investors probably won't lose their appetite for US Treasuries, which are among the safest, most liquid assets in the world.
By Brian Levitt, Global Market Strategist
Is the US national debt really a problem? The total is pushing $35 trillion - over 120% of the country's gross domestic product - and rising quickly. But big numbers don't necessarily suggest a looming disaster or even a problem for investors....
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