government debt

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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

A smaller population usually translates into slower economic growth, and fewer taxpayers to help repay government debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

U.S. stock futures edged higher and global bond yields steadied as markets took a breath after a sharp selloff in government debt that saw stocks wilt in the U.S. and Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Japan's huge government debt, which is approaching 150% of GDP, and the ageing of the population are two major long-run problems.

From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency