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U.S. national debt exceeded $36 trillion and increased by $1 trillion in just four months. This figure not only represents the debt of the US government, but also profoundly affects the global economy, financial markets and monetary policy.

The impact of global economic growth

As the world's largest economy, the expansion of US Treasury bonds will directly or indirectly affect the global economy. As the government's debt service burden increases, the government will reduce its spending space in other areas, which will weaken the potential of American economic growth and affect global trade and investment. In the long run, if the debt cannot be effectively controlled, it may force the United States to carry out fiscal austerity and create uncertainty in the global market.

Fluctuation of capital market

The continuous growth of US debt may also trigger fluctuations in the capital market. Investor confidence will be affected, especially when the scale of national debt issuance and interest rates rise. The rising interest rate of national debt may increase the borrowing cost of enterprises and consumers, and then affect the performance of the stock market and other capital markets. If the United States cannot effectively manage its debt problem, the market may worry about the risk of government default, which will lead to capital outflow and further aggravate the instability of the financial market.

The Dilemma of Monetary Policy

The US debt problem also poses a challenge to monetary policy. The expansion of debt makes it possible for the United States to raise interest rates to cope with inflationary pressures. However, raising interest rates may inhibit economic growth, especially the impact on borrowing costs. On the contrary, if the interest rate remains too low, it may further promote the growth of national debt and cause long-term inflationary pressure on the economy. The United States needs to find a balance between stabilizing monetary policy and controlling the expansion of national debt.

Investment opportunities and risks

For investors, the growth of national debt brings both risks and opportunities. With the rising interest rate of national debt, investors may be attracted to further invest in national debt in the short term. However, the market's concern about the default risk of the United States may affect its position as a safe-haven asset, which makes investors need to carefully analyze the risks.

The expansion of US debt will pose a challenge to the stability of global financial markets. Investors need to pay attention to market changes and adjust their investment strategies reasonably to cope with risks and seize potential opportunities.