government debt

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Perhaps the Fed should shrink its balance sheet so the real cost and liquidity of government debt can be fully known.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Real yields rise on expectations of a strong economy, high government debt issuance, or a Federal Reserve that is expected to raise interest rates, among other factors.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The ONS estimated that government debt was equivalent to 94.2% of annual economic output, below the levels recorded in France, Italy, Spain and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Tech-bond issuance competes directly with government debt and corporate debt from every other sector for the same pool of savings.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

About half of Israel's $18 billion external government debt is owed to the US, which is its major source for economic and military aid.

From The 1991 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency