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Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells

Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
BBC Business Thursday 20 August 2026, 23:15 UTC 1 min read
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The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
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