Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag U.S. debt hit 100% of GDP in 2026, growing faster than the economy, raising risk of fiscal crisis.

flag The U.S. national debt has reached 100% of GDP, now growing faster than the economy, according to the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. flag Without a comprehensive deficit reduction plan, the nation faces a high risk of fiscal crises—including austerity, inflation, financial instability, or default—each capable of severely disrupting living standards. flag The report warns that while the timing is uncertain, some form of economic disruption is nearly inevitable, citing past crises in Greece, Argentina, and Brazil as cautionary examples.

5 Articles