government debt
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Next, China owned $1.3 trillion in U.S. government debt in 2013.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Yields on long-term government debt have risen to levels not seen since the 2008 global financial crisis in the United States, France and Japan.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Long-dated bond yields have risen globally amid concerns of mounting government debt, broader economic uncertainty and inflation from higher oil prices tied to the conflict in Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Another driver of higher rates is increased issuance of government debt to finance government spending.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
Nevertheless, Japan's huge government debt, which totals 182% of GDP, and the aging of the population are two major long-run problems.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
