Daily Market Updates: U.S. government debt tops $40 trillion, doubling over a decade

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U.S. government debt tops $40 trillion, doubling over a decade

The CNBC report notes the debt total has more than doubled since roughly 10 years ago, reaching a new benchmark above $40 trillion.

Reported · Written up by our desk · North America

U.S. government debt has surpassed $40 trillion, a new milestone highlighted by CNBC across its Markets, World, and Economy coverage.

The outlet frames the figure as a major increase over the past decade, saying the debt has more than doubled during that period.

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CNBC MarketsU.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade

CNBC WorldU.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade

CNBC EconomyU.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade

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