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Looking closely at the recent economic indicators reveals a complex scenario filled with both challenges and opportunities. The recent increase in interest rates, which has surged by 4.88 percentage points — one of the most substantial hikes in decades — has led to reduced economic activity. Historically, such spikes often precede financial crises, reminiscent of the crises from previous decades. This uptick is compounded by a monumental national debt that has surpassed $33 trillion, projected to rise further, with debt servicing estimated to exceed $1 trillion annually.