The Fed Held Its Target Range For the Third Meeting in a Row but Interest Costs Remain High
High interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities increase the federal government’s borrowing costs.
Read MoreWhat Is R Versus G and Why Does It Matter for the National Debt?
The combination of higher debt levels and elevated interest rates have increased the cost of federal borrowing, prompting economists to consider the sustainability of our fiscal trajectory.
Read MoreInterest Costs on the National Debt
See interest costs on the national debt for this fiscal year and projections for the next 10 years.
Read MoreCurrent Federal Debt & Deficit
See the latest numbers on the national deficit for this fiscal year and how it compares to previous years.
Read MoreChart Pack: Fiscal Outlook
The national debt is already at its highest level since just after World War II, and annual deficits are on an upward trajectory.
Read MoreRising Interest Costs on the National Debt Are Crowding Out America’s Future
Growing interest costs on the national debt matter because of their effect both inside the federal budget as well as on the overall economy.
Read MoreWhat Are the Consequences of a High and Rising National Debt?
The high and rising national debt harms the economy, makes life less affordable, and jeopardizes the economic prosperity of Americans.
Read More6 Ways the Rising National Debt Can Fuel a Fiscal Crisis
The national debt is now as large as the entire U.S. economy, and the risk is increasing as the country accumulates debt faster than ever.
Read MoreNational Debt Projected to Hit 175% GDP; Interest Totals $99 Trillion
Compared with the previous 30-year projections, spending will be higher, revenues lower, interest rates and interest payments elevated, and the national debt significantly larger.
Read MoreQuarterly Treasury Refunding Statement: Higher Borrowing Compared to Last Year
Key highlights from the most recent Quarterly Refunding include an increase in anticipated borrowing of $249 billion compared to the same period in the previous year.
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