Record Debt Hits $40 Trillion | Market Collapse Coming?
In a Nutshell
US national debt has hit $40 trillion with 30-year yields at 2007 highs, raising concerns about debt sustainability and potential market instability. Markets are showing unusual volatility patterns with after-hours swings, while politicians from both parties have contributed to the debt through mismanagement. The recommended strategy is staying patient with light positions, avoiding leverage, and buying dips with cash for long-term accounts rather than attempting to time the bottom.
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The Nasdaq ended the day 0.65% in the green. However, from highs reached right when markets opened to the close, there was a 1.42% gap down when after-market hours are considered. Markets have been producing minimal movement during normal trading hours while generating volatility during after-market and overnight hours.
The day featured an aggressive bull trap with an initial recovery that got rejected, followed by a sell-off into the close.
30-year bond yields have reached 2007 highs, the same level seen the year before the Great Financial Crisis. This creates uncertainty about the US's ability to pay back its debt, particularly significant now that the US has crossed $40 trillion in debt.
This debt level equates to roughly $117,000 per American and $303,000 per household. The debt continues climbing with no signs of stopping.
28.6% of the national debt occurred under Trump's administration. Out of 45 US presidents in history, he is responsible for nearly one-third of the $40 trillion in debt. Bond yields are soaring amid uncertainty regarding inflation, labor market conditions, Middle East developments, national debt levels, and the AI bubble.
Markets attempt to work through problems and often buy dips, unless facing a true bubble pop scenario. Historical precedent shows government intervention during market distress, often involving printing more money.
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