The Economy Got Used to Low Borrowing Costs. Their Exit Could Pose Risks.
After roughly two decades of ultralow interest rates, a period of rapid readjustment is ahead for the United States, the world’s largest economy and...
Last updated: 2026-08-22 13:07:56 ET
After roughly two decades of ultralow interest rates, a period of rapid readjustment is ahead for the United States, the world’s largest economy and...
Economists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn.
Gold’s surge to about $4,600 per oz. this week may have further to run if U.S. policymakers increasingly intervene to hold down long-term borrowing ...
Fears about the war in Iran, government deficits, the economy and corporate borrowing stirred global markets.
Stocks fell and bond yields jumped on Thursday. The Treasury Department is trying to keep a lid on government borrowing costs but with limited success so far.
America's national debt has climbed to $40 trillion after years of borrowing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the Tru...
Analysts said the recent rise in Treasury yields partly reflected investor expectations that A.I.-driven growth could keep interest rates elevated.
The $40 trillion national debt isn't just a number in Washington. It can make borrowing more expensive for everyday Americans, and every realistic plan to bring it down involves tradeoffs.
As yields are dragged higher in the UK, Europe and Japan, the impact for consumers and businesses will be far-reaching‘Starve the beast’? The $40t...
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