ilmscore | Global Debt Is Now at $324T! Why YOU Should Be Paying Attention

Predictions from this Video

Total: 6
Correct: 3
Incorrect: 0
Pending: 3
Unrated: 0
Prediction
Topic
Status
US federal spending on interest payments is projected to rise from approximately 3% to over 5% of GDP by the year 2050.
"In the US, interest alone is set to climb from about 3% to over 5% of GDP by 205, eating up a larger and larger share of federal spending."
USD
Pending
The speaker hopes that AI advancements will lead to economic growth sufficient to resolve the global debt issue, rather than relying on inflation.
"let's just hope that all these AI promises come true and that we get out of this debt spiral by growth and not inflation."
AI and Economic Growth
Pending
US Social Security and Medicare expenditures are forecast to increase from 11% of GDP in 2025 to over 14% by 2055.
"In the United States, programs like Social Security and Medicare are projected to keep rising from about 11% of GDP in 2025 to over 14% by 2055."
US Social Security and Medicare
Pending
As of 2025, stablecoin issuers have become significant purchasers of US Treasury securities, contributing to the US government's funding.
"In fact, as of 2025, stable coin issuers are some of the largest buyers of US treasuries, quietly supporting the US government's ability to fund itself."
Stablecoin Issuers as Treasury Buyers
Correct
France has not achieved a balanced budget since the early 1970s.
"In fact, France hasn't run a balanced budget since the early 1970s."
France's Budget Balance
Correct
The UK's debt-to-GDP ratio surpassed 100% for the first time in recent history in the year prior to the video's publication (2024).
"In fact, that number had crossed the 100% threshold for the first time in modern history last year."
UK Debt to GDP Ratio
Correct