The U.S. Is at WWII Levels of Debt. Will It Sink the Economy?
The Wall Street Journalยท2025-07-29 17:00
After the big tariff announcement, something happened that shocked economists. And it wasn't the stock market dropping. It was the value of the dollar dropping.Usually, in times of market turmoil, it increases because investors are flocking to the US for safety. That national debt was also one of the main reasons the US's credit rating was downgraded soon after. Congress spends more than it brings in through tax revenue.For 20 years, we've had a budget deficit. 2024's $1.8% $8 trillion deficit was added to ...