The financial scene has been rife with chatter around the mounting US debt. However, there might just be a silver lining in the form of the nation’s fast-paced economic expansion, according to BlackRock chief, Larry Fink.

In an interview with CNBC last Friday, Fink candidly admitted, “Our deficits are out of control.” He pointed to the snowballing US debt, a figure that has soared after the Congressional suspension of the national borrowing limit. The country’s federal debt now looms at an intimidating $32.5 trillion, with a whopping $1 trillion added in the past month alone.

With interest rates at their current high, experts are sounding the alarm about a possible debt crisis on the horizon. Servicing this debt will increasingly eat into the nation’s income. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the interest payments alone could hit $663 billion this year, potentially culminating in an eye-watering $10.6 trillion in total interest payments over the next decade.

However, Fink believes the key to alleviating this issue lies in the accelerating growth of the US economy. He forecasts this trend will continue in the coming years, fueled by ongoing fiscal stimulus measures, including the likes of the CHIPS Act and President Biden’s colossal $1 trillion infrastructure bill.

“We’re starting to see these initiatives make an impact on the economy. I believe we’ll see our economy shift gears and accelerate,” Fink stated. He went on to suggest that a growth rate of 3% could alleviate the budgetary pressures induced by higher interest rates.

Underscoring his optimism, Fink also pointed out that the domestic economy is “stronger than any place in the world,” and praised the strength of American innovation and entrepreneurship.

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the US real GDP grew by 2% in this year’s first quarter, trailing slightly behind the 2.6% growth of the previous quarter. However, experts note that the economy remains resilient despite the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary tightening measures. The latest figures showcase an addition of 209,000 jobs last month and a dip in inflation to 3%, suggesting an increased likelihood of the US steering clear of a recession.

In a world where economic forecasts can often seem bleak, it’s a refreshing change to hear an optimistic view on the country’s financial future. Here’s to hoping that the predicted economic acceleration helps us navigate the rocky debt landscape.