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The U.S. National Debt Just Surpassed $40 Trillion. Here's What This Means for Your Portfolio in 2026 and Beyond. (opens at Nasdaq Markets in a new tab)
U.S. federal debt has surpassed $40 trillion and now represents about 123% of GDP, close to the highest level ever.
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