The fact that the US public debt exceeds $36 trillion is no longer just a macroeconomic data; it is an indicator of a crisis that has a direct impact on financial markets, investor behavior, and even corporate balance sheets. So, how will this huge debt burden affect which sectors?
Effect: Negatives
Reason: Increased bond rates + risk of loan defaults
Companies: JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs
Effect: Negatives
Reason: Mortgage rates held at 7%
Companies: Lennar Corp., D.R. Horton, Home Depot
Effect: Karma
Reason: Subsidies may decrease, cost of borrowing may increase
Companies: NextEra Energy, ExxonMobil, Chevron
Effect: Negatives
Reason: Installment shopping declines, consumer confidence weakens
Companies: Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Costco
Effect: Negatives
Reason: High interest depreciates long-term cash flows
Companies: Tesla, Nvidia, Palantir, Salesforce
Effect: Negatives
Reason: Contraction of public revenues such as Medicare & Medicaid
Companies: UnitedHealth, CVS Health, Pfizer
Effect: Positive
Reason: Investors turn to safe havens during volatile periods
Companies: Barrick Gold, Newmont Mining, SPDR Gold Shares ETF
The shift from growth companies to value-focused firms, the orientation from high-interest sensitive sectors to dividend stocks is notable.
“The domino effect created by the debt crisis will create long-term pressure, especially in finance and public-dependent sectors.”
— Financial Analyst Dr. Mert Kaya
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