CBO forecasts debt-to-GDP ratio hitting 175% by 2056, warning that defaulting on Treasury debt or Social Security is near certainty.
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Updated Jun 16
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CBO forecasts debt-to-GDP ratio hitting 175% by 2056, warning that defaulting on Treasury debt or Social Security is near certainty.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Rising national debt and increased spending on Medicare and Social Security are driving interest rate pressure and concerns over US fiscal sustainability.Sub-event
- CBO reviewed government financial status, noting that servicing debt is a major cost.Sub-event
- CBO revised projections regarding the financial health of the US Social Security Program.Sub-event
Rising Medicare costs are accelerating the debt threshold, leading to forecasts of near-certain default.1 source
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Medicare
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Congressional Budget Office
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