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Treasury yields are already blowing up the CBO’s long-term forecasts, and experts who previously downplayed U.S. debt fears are now starting to worry
Economy
Treasury yields are already blowing up the CBO’s long-term forecasts, and experts who previously downplayed U.S. debt fears are now starting to worry
By Jason MaSeptember 19, 2026
A view of a bus shelter at 13th and I St's NW where an electronic billboard and a poster display the current U.S. National debt per person and as a nation at 40 Trillion Dollars on August 30, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Economy
As 10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, debt hawks are eyeing a national debt spiral: ‘If this isn’t a wake-up call, I don’t know what will be’
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 15, 2026
Spiking oil prices jolt U.S. bond yields past 5%, threatening to set off a vicious cycle of debt just as the Fed is expected to hike rates
Energy
Spiking oil prices jolt U.S. bond yields past 5%, threatening to set off a vicious cycle of debt just as the Fed is expected to hike rates
By Jason MaSeptember 14, 2026
Nearly 4 in 10 young Argentine borrowers are behind on their debts as the generation that helped elect Milei struggles to get by
Personal Finance
Nearly 4 in 10 young Argentine borrowers are behind on their debts as the generation that helped elect Milei struggles to get by
By Débora Rey and The Associated PressSeptember 9, 2026
A view of a bus shelter at 18th and K St's NW where a poster and electronic billboard displays the current U.S. National debt per person and as a nation at 40 Trillion dollars on August 30, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Economy
U.S. national debt increased by $5.1 million a minute over the past year—that’s $117,279 for every American
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 9, 2026
Saudi’s Humain is planning an IPO and a $2.5 billion fund to fuel its expansion plans  
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Saudi’s Humain is planning an IPO and a $2.5 billion fund to fuel its expansion plans  
By Melissa HancockSeptember 9, 2026
Scott Bessent speaks behind a podium and in front of an American flag.
Banking
‘Uncharted territory’: The $40 trillion U.S. national debt just got uglier as interest payments rise to $1.25 trillion a year
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 7, 2026
U.S. debt is even worse than it seems, and rising Treasury yields are now an ‘all-hands-on-deck situation,’ top economist warns
Economy
U.S. debt is even worse than it seems, and rising Treasury yields are now an ‘all-hands-on-deck situation,’ top economist warns
By Jason MaSeptember 6, 2026
‘Chuck it in the fire.’ A leading candidate in France’s presidential race has a simple solution to its massive national debt: just cancel it
Economy
‘Chuck it in the fire.’ A leading candidate in France’s presidential race has a simple solution to its massive national debt: just cancel it
By Jason MaSeptember 5, 2026
Top sovereign wealth fund may dump $80 billion in Treasury bonds — and load up on other types of U.S. debt with more risk
Economy
Top sovereign wealth fund may dump $80 billion in Treasury bonds — and load up on other types of U.S. debt with more risk
By Jason MaSeptember 4, 2026
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looks on at U.S. President Donald Trump.
Personal Finance
The bond market is crashing Trump’s midterm campaign
By Eva RoytburgSeptember 3, 2026
Saudi fires up Gulf AI race with $15 billion tech deals at LEAP 
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Saudi fires up Gulf AI race with $15 billion tech deals at LEAP 
By Melissa HancockSeptember 2, 2026
Wall Street used to worry that too much U.S. debt would crowd out the private sector. But AI hyperscalers are ‘reverse crowding’ the Treasury
Economy
Wall Street used to worry that too much U.S. debt would crowd out the private sector. But AI hyperscalers are ‘reverse crowding’ the Treasury
By Jason MaAugust 29, 2026
Why Dubai has become a city of retail traders
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Why Dubai has become a city of retail traders
By Inzamam RashidAugust 26, 2026
US President Donald Trump, right, followed by Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, exit the South Portico of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.
Economy
Trump plans to grow his way out of $40 trillion debt crisis—it’s a ‘fantastic story’ but virtually impossible, says top budget economist
By Eleanor PringleAugust 25, 2026
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