debt

The U.S. national debt is expected to soon breach $40 trillion for the first time.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

The company will retain its focus on paying down net debt via disposals, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

The interest rate on US borrowing over 30 years hit 5.33% on Tuesday, the highest since June 2007, meanwhile UK long-term debt reached 5.85%.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Investors had to digest $125 billion in medium- and long-term Treasury debt last week.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

“And so in a way, I have you to thank. I’ll always owe you a debt of gratitude.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

This would see government-appointed officials temporarily running the company – including funding its operations and upgrading infrastructure as well as dealing with any outstanding debts following a restructuring of the business.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

And BDC peer New Mountain Finance Corp. sold $477 million in assets, which the firm said would reduce its payment-in-kind holdings, or debts that aren’t delivering cash interest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Debts are paid in a legally required priority order, typically beginning with administration expenses, funeral costs and taxes before unsecured debts like credit cards.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

Chen said Bo, Panshi and another associate had loaned more than $2 million to the developers of an apartment complex, prompting lawsuits over unpaid debts and control of the property.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

“Well, in a sense. However, the mission I am on overrides all personal debts and loyalties.”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin