As of December 2024, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released its latest Economic Outlook, projecting global GDP growth to remain resilient despite significant challenges. The global economy is expected to grow by 3.3% in 2025, slightly up from 3.2% in 2024. Inflation within OECD countries is anticipated to ease from 5.4% in 2024 to 3.8% in 2025, supported by a still restrictive monetary policy stance in most countries.

The United States is one of the biggest lenders in the world, yet it holds one of the greatest debts. By the close of 2023, the U.S. national debt had reached $34.4 trillion, with various entities holding portions of this debt.