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title: "US debt tops $39T as Fed signals possible rate hike"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/287108539.md"
description: "U.S. debt has exceeded $39 trillion, increasing by $5 billion daily. The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates if inflation remains high, with expectations of hikes before the end of 2026. Additionally, Japan and China have reduced their Treasury holdings, with China's at its lowest since 2008."
datetime: "2026-05-20T19:15:18.000Z"
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# US debt tops $39T as Fed signals possible rate hike

Debt milestone hit: U.S. debt has surged past $39 trillion, growing by $5 billion daily over the past several months. Fed's tightening signal: Policymakers may raise rates if inflation stays high, with traders betting on hikes before end-2026. Foreign retreat: Japan and China cut Treasury holdings in March, with China’s at its lowest since 2008.

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