What's happening with the national debt — and how it could affect your wallet

Business Insider | 21-08-2026 07:05pm |

The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, potentially impacting consumer interest rates. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has used debt buybacks to manage high bond yields. The rising federal debt since 2015 has increased loan costs and could continue to affect consumer loans.

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