WSJ
29 Oct 2026, 13:58 UTC · 3d ago
The U.S. national debt reached 100% of gross domestic product for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, hitting the triple-digit mark for the first time since 1946
Impact · against what's priced in
The U.S. national debt hitting 100% of GDP creates a systemic headwind by increasing the risk premium on long-dated Treasuries. This increases borrowing costs and valuation pressures across the broad market, particularly for firms with high credit spread sensitivity.
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