US National Debt Surpasses $39 Trillion as Iran War Triggers Inflation Fears
The United States' national debt has exceeded a record $39 trillion, a milestone reached just weeks after the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has also led the US central bank to hold interest rates due to inflation concerns despite presidential pressure to cut them.
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Impact of Iran war expected to bring hold in interest rates
Before the conflict began, analysts had expected a cut in the Bank rate at this meeting.
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The U.S. national debt has hit a record $39 trillion
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