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Why the era of cheap government debt is over

Sep 15, 2026, 8:17 AM CDT

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US debt has topped $40 trillion. How risky is the country's growing debt burden. And will investors keep funding Washington's deficits?

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No discussion of debt‑to‑GDP ratio, interest‑rate environment, historical debt cycles, fiscal policy options, or comparison with other economies; lacks quantitative risk assessment.

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The article leans toward opinion/speculation, offering rhetorical questions without supporting evidence rather than objective reporting.