Rising U.S. Government Debt Raises Global Investment Concerns

BlackRock has warned that the growing U.S. government debt levels may lead to a decreased investor interest in U.S. assets, particularly long-dated Treasuries and the dollar. This situation could ultimately drive investors to seek opportunities outside of U.S. markets.

President Donald Trump's tariffs have already introduced market volatility and raised concerns over the dollar's future as the world's reserve currency. Fixed income executives at BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, expressed concerns that the increasing debt levels pose a risk to the financial market's reliance on the U.S.

Congress is currently debating tax and spending legislation integral to Trump's economic plan, which analysts predict could add $5 trillion to the existing $36 trillion federal debt. BlackRock suggested diversifying investment portfolios, emphasizing short-dated U.S. Treasuries, given the possibility of interest rate cuts and reduced demand from the Federal Reserve and foreign banks.

(With inputs from agencies.)