CNBC
19 Aug 2026, 20:37 UTC · 1h ago
U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion mark for the first time
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19 Aug 2026, 20:37 UTC · 1h ago
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The U.S. Treasury Department is increasing the size of its repurchases at the long end of the yield curve to counter surging yields. — Direct intervention to suppress long-term rates generally supports risk assets by lowering borrowing costs.
+0.60Total U.S. government debt has surpassed the $40 trillion threshold. — Increasing debt levels raise long-term solvency concerns and put upward pressure on term premia.
-0.50Interest payments on the national debt have totaled nearly $1.2 trillion this year, becoming the largest budget expenditure after Social Security and Medicare. — High interest costs create a feedback loop that increases deficits and limits fiscal flexibility.
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The U.S. Treasury reported a $432.3 billion deficit for July, the highest monthly total since March 2021. — Accelerating monthly deficits increase the supply of Treasuries, potentially pushing yields higher.
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