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title: "Apollo economist warns U.S. debt limits recession defenses"
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description: "Apollo economist warns that the U.S. faces significant recession risks due to record-high debt, which has reached $39 trillion. Daily interest payments exceed $3 billion, consuming over 20% of tax revenues. The federal deficit has accelerated to $955 billion in just seven months, with projections suggesting it will surpass $1.9 trillion by fiscal 2026, raising concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability. Additionally, persistent inflation and high borrowing needs may limit the Federal Reserve's ability to cut rates and restrict government spending during a recession."
datetime: "2026-05-14T21:33:18.000Z"
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# Apollo economist warns U.S. debt limits recession defenses

Debt at record high: Gross national debt has climbed to $39 trillion, with interest payments exceeding $3 billion a day and consuming over one-fifth of tax revenues. Deficit pace accelerates: The federal deficit reached $955 billion in seven months, projected to exceed $1.9 trillion in fiscal 2026, raising long-term fiscal sustainability concerns. Stimulus tools constrained: Sticky inflation and heavy borrowing needs may restrict the Fed’s rate-cutting power and limit Washington’s ability to boost spending in a recession.

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