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Who is funding America's widening debt with the rest of the world?

Foreign capital is flowing into Wall Street due to the AI revolution. This influx is increasing scrutiny on America's persistent external deficit. Overseas investors are now the primary source for financing the US current account deficit. This shift from official to private capital makes the US foreign liabilities more concerning. The widening imbalance and its financing methods present a potential future challenge.

24 Jul 2026 12:54 pm