Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel stated that economic growth alone cannot stabilize U.S. debt, which now stands at $40 trillion with publicly held debt at 100% of GDP. He estimated that real GDP growth would need to reach 5%-6% annually to stabilize the debt-to-GDP ratio, more than double current levels, and warned that even AI-powered growth gains won't be sufficient without revenue or spending changes.
Hyperscaler capital expenditure is projected to reach approximately 3% of GDP annually through 2029, according to reports circulating on social media platforms.
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The WTO raised its 2026 global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9%, up from 1.9% predicted in March, driven by AI investment surge and supply chain resilience despite Middle East disruptions. Trade in AI-enabling goods like semiconductors and servers surged 67% year-on-year, accounting for nearly half of all merchandise trade growth.