Despite GDP rising, unemployment rate falling, and interest rates near zero, interest on the national debt have soared.
Despite GDP rising, unemployment rate falling, and interest rates near zero, interest on the national debt has soared.
Here’s a quick chart to reflect on, given the consensus opinion there will be 3 rate hikes this year.
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What can possibly go wrong?
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