U.S. public debt has reached a new record high, rising nearly $400 billion in just two months and approaching $40.4 trillion, according to U.S. Treasury Department data cited by Ria Novosti. The $40 trillion mark was surpassed on August 19, 2026, and another $250 billion was added in the first half of October alone. As of October 19, total debt stood at $40.396 trillion. Analysts say that at the current pace, the figure could exceed $50 trillion by 2030.
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| Close on 10/20/2026 | 101.70 |
| Change that session | -0.28% |
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| Close on 10/20/2026 | 4,125.21 |
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