public debt

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High levels of public debt also have been part of the problem, including in the U.S., where the federal debt is back above 100% of gross domestic product, or larger than the economy.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

It added that it expects to present a macroeconomic framework and public debt sustainability analysis next month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The amount of interest government pays on existing public debt is linked to inflation and interest rates on bonds.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

U.S. public debt surpassed GDP at 100.2% in March, preliminary data show, a level not seen since the pandemic, raising fiscal concerns.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

At once Congress asked him to prepare a report on the public credit, stating his plan of providing for the public debt.

From Famous American Statesmen by Bolton, Sarah Knowles