Bank ETFs in Spotlight as US National Debt Crosses $38 Trillion

Key Takeaways U.S. national debt crossed $38T, creating a complex operating backdrop for banks.KBE offers broad exposure to regional and diversified banks, gaining 17% over the past year.Analysts see 2026 as a year favoring cautious positioning of bank stocks.The U.S. national debt has officially surpassed $38 trillion, a staggering milestone that places the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio at approximately 120%. This threshold represents a significant economic "red line" long feared by economists, fundamentally ...