The US owes the world $26 trillion

Five Killer Charts

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From America's debtor nation status to Britain's sunniest spring on record, today's charts reveal the hidden forces reshaping economies and climates across the globe.

CHART 1 • America becomes the world's $26 trillion debtor

The US has flipped from global creditor to history's largest debtor nation since 1976. This transformation reflects what has been up until now, extraordinary confidence in American assets rather than economic weakness. Foreign capital has flooded into US markets because investors trust American institutions and the dollar's reserve status.

Snap stat – The world owns $26 trillion more US assets than Americans own abroad.

Quick take – This is a complete reversal since 1976 when America was a net creditor nation.

Why it matters – This debtor position actually strengthens US financial dominance globally.

Steal-this-caption – "Does America's $26 trillion debt tell a story of strength, or weakness?" #FiveChartsDaily

Source: Ryan Lemand

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