government debt

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U.S. government debt, a safe asset, is supposed to help investors hedge against declines in stocks, a riskier asset class.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The company ended the first quarter with a record $381.1 billion in cash and Treasury bills, after accounting for a payable for purchasing some of short-term government debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

U.S. government debt has increased much more rapidly than European equivalents over the past decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

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

From The 2004 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency