Rising national debt and increased spending on Medicare and Social Security are driving interest rate pressure and concerns over US fiscal sustainability.
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Rising national debt and increased spending on Medicare and Social Security are driving interest rate pressure and concerns over US fiscal sustainability.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- US debt accumulation, driven by mandatory health insurance spending, is causing global demand for Treasury bonds and threatening global economic stability.Sub-event
Debt concerns are driving interest rate pressure, reducing infrastructure funding, and fueling a gold rally.1 source
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- Rising Medicare and Social Security spending is limiting deficit reduction amid Trump's intensified pressure campaign.
- Paul Krugman and Jared Bernstein discussed the national debt and economic outlook, noting vulnerability to cuts affecting Medicare.
- The Congressional Budget Office reported increases in spending for both Medicare and Social Security programs.