government debt

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Real yields rise on expectations of a strong economy, high government debt issuance, or a Federal Reserve that is expected to raise interest rates, among other factors.

From Barron's • May 29, 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

This drove up energy prices, fuelling inflation -- which in turn caused sovereign bond yields to climb since March as investors demanded higher returns to hold government debt.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Tumbling bond prices have pushed yields on government debt higher, lifting borrowing costs for governments, businesses and consumers alike.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Japan's huge government debt, which totals more than 150% of GDP, and the ageing of the population are two major long-run problems.

From The 2004 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency