
Top Economist: U.S. Debt Bomb Is About to Wreck the Stock Market
From Rebel Economics with Professor Steve Keen by Professor Steve Keen
June 25, 2026 · 8 min · Season 1 · Episode 139
About this episode
Dr. Steve Keen discusses the implications of the growing U.S. national debt and its impact on the stock market and economic trends.
👉 Download my 3-Book Rebel Economist Bundle (Free this week here): https://www.stevekeen.com The US national debt death spiral is growing by $6 billion every single day, now totaling nearly $38 trillion. Learn why this matters for you. This breakdown covers the mechanics behind our current debt trajectory and the economic concept of secular stagnation. If you are trying to understand how excessive global savings and a consistent decline in corporate investment are reshaping the financial landscape, this analysis provides the necessary context. We examine the relationship between the US national debt and broader economic trends, moving past headlines to look at the structural issues at play. By analyzing the current US economy, you will gain clarity on why traditional growth models are shifting and what the massive scale of the national debt crisis implies for the future of investment. Subscribe for weekly economic breakdowns, and comment below with your thoughts on how secular stagnation impacts your financial planning. ✅ The global economy was built on a theory that never worked mainstream economics ignores the role of credit and debt in driving economic performance ✅ Steve…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Steve Keen
Topics covered
- U.S. national debt
- secular stagnation
- economic trends
- investment implications
- financial landscape
Keywords
- U.S. debt
- stock market
- economic analysis
- global savings
- corporate investment
- financial crisis
- credit and debt
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