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title: "US debt surge and rising rates spark warnings of lasting burden"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/288459103.md"
description: "The US national debt has surged to a record $39 trillion, with daily compounding of $7.39 billion and annual interest costs exceeding $1 trillion. Concurrently, 30-year Treasury yields hit a 17-year high of 5.19%, increasing borrowing costs for mortgages and business loans. Experts warn that reliance on foreign capital poses risks; falling demand for Treasurys could further drive up rates and weaken the dollar."
datetime: "2026-06-02T16:55:12.000Z"
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# US debt surge and rising rates spark warnings of lasting burden

Debt hits record: National debt has reached $39 trillion, compounding at $7.39 billion daily, with interest costs now exceeding $1 trillion annually. Rates at 17-year high: 30-year Treasury yields rose to 5.19%, the highest since 2007, raising borrowing costs across mortgages, credit cards, and business loans. Global reliance risk: Experts warn U.S. dependence on foreign capital could backfire if demand for Treasurys falls, driving rates higher and weakening the dollar.

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