26 February 2024
Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones has raised alarms over the burgeoning U.S. federal debt, which he refers to as a “debt bomb” that may soon reach a critical juncture. In a candid discussion with CNBC, Jones discussed the severity of the current U.S. economic situation, which is significantly buoyed by the government’s extensive borrowing and spending. This reliance on debt, according to Jones, poses a substantial threat to the nation’s financial stability. He points out that projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) indicate that by 2024, the cost of servicing the U.S. debt is expected to eclipse other major expenditures, including defense and Medicare, marking a concerning milestone in the country’s fiscal trajectory.