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Prediction Market Bettors Weigh Odds of a US Default in 2026 as Commentator Warns ‘Global Debt Crisis Has Never Been Worse’

Oct 21, 2026 · 03:02 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Prediction Market Bettors Weigh Odds of a US Default in 2026 as Commentator Warns ‘Global Debt Crisis Has Never Been Worse’

Market commentator The Kobeissi Letter highlighted on Tuesday the severity of the ongoing debt crisis as advanced economies, including the U.S., wrestle with record or near-record debt-to-GDP ratios.

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Some people are betting on whether America might not pay its debts soon. This shows folks are worried about how much money governments owe right now.

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