Private Investors Take Over US Debt Market as Debt Hits $38 Trillion

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As US debt surpasses $38 trillion, the shift from foreign government holders to profit-driven private investors and hedge funds increases market volatility and financial fragility, with experts warning that relying on financial engineering and false hopes won't sustain the economy without credible deficit control plans.
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