statementSaid on 2026-11-06
The national debt rose by $353 billion in October to $40.52 trillion (~123% of GDP), with growth mainly driven by market borrowings of +$315 billion.
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Госдолг в октябре вырос на +$353 млрд до $40.52 трлн (~123% ВВП), рост шел в основным за счет рыночных заимствований на +$315 млрд.
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