U.S. Debt Just Topped $40 Trillion: How We Got Here
https://www.wsj.com/economy/u-s-debt-just-topped-40-trillion-how-we-got-here-c1c6c9d2
The U.S. has reached a new borrowing milestone in its struggle to get hold of its finances.
Why Scott Bessent Is Playing with the Treasury Market
https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/why-scott-bessent-is-playing-with-the-treasury-market-828256d4
The simple explanation for all this is that the world is going into a new era of capital need, for data centers, the military and reshoring.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/u-s-debt-just-topped-40-trillion-how-we-got-here-c1c6c9d2
The U.S. has reached a new borrowing milestone in its struggle to get hold of its finances.
Why Scott Bessent Is Playing with the Treasury Market
https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/why-scott-bessent-is-playing-with-the-treasury-market-828256d4
The simple explanation for all this is that the world is going into a new era of capital need, for data centers, the military and reshoring.
The Treasury Market’s Coveted Status as a Safe Haven Is Fading
https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/the-treasury-markets-coveted-status-as-a-safe-haven-is-fading-c68fed93
Two new studies find signs investors aren’t as willing to accept low yields because of Treasurys’ safety.
https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/the-treasury-markets-coveted-status-as-a-safe-haven-is-fading-c68fed93
Two new studies find signs investors aren’t as willing to accept low yields because of Treasurys’ safety.
Related:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/business/economy/us-debt-40-trillion.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/business/treasury-bonds-yields-economy.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/business/economy/us-debt-40-trillion.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/business/treasury-bonds-yields-economy.html