government debt

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U.S. government debt, a safe asset, is supposed to help investors hedge against declines in stocks, a riskier asset class.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Tech-bond issuance competes directly with government debt and corporate debt from every other sector for the same pool of savings.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

U.S. stock futures edged higher and global bond yields steadied as markets took a breath after a sharp selloff in government debt that saw stocks wilt in the U.S. and Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But worries that rising energy prices are fueling inflation remain, pressuring government debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

An important agreement with the Paris Club relieved a significant amount of Iraq's government debt and put the country on firmer financial footing.

From The Iraq Study Group Report by Iraq Study Group (U.S.)