NPR (Scott Horsley) - The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T.
The federal debt reached $40 trillion as the government adds red ink at a rapid rate. That's leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates —pushing up borrowing costs for everyone else.
How is the rapid increase in the federal government's debt impacting interest rates and borrowing costs?
The rapid accumulation of debt is leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates, which in turn pushes up borrowing costs for everyone else.
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What is the current level of the United States federal debt as of August 2026?
The federal debt has reached a record-shattering $40 trillion, according to a daily update from the Treasury Department.
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