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Moody's economist warns of US debt 'vicious cycle' amid rising yields

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Moody's top economist, Mark Zandi, is observing early indicators of financial strain in the U.S. Treasury market, suggesting a potential "vicious cycle" where rising interest rates increase debt burdens, which in turn further elevate rates. This concern arises as the U.S. national debt surpasses $40 trillion, with a significant portion of the recent $2 trillion deficit attributed to interest payments. While global yields have also increased, Zandi emphasizes the critical importance of the U.S. situation due to the U.S. dollar's role as the global benchmark. AI

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Moody's economist warns of US debt 'vicious cycle' amid rising yields

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    The U.S. national debt is approaching the point where bond traders see ‘mounting risk’ of a ‘vicious cycle,’ Moody’s top economist says

    "A vicious cycle threatens to take hold, with higher rates adding to the interest payments and debt load, which in turn pushes rates up even more."

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