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The Bond Market Just Sent Trump a $1.25 Trillion Interest Bill

Aug 11, 2026 · 08:46 AM ET· updated 1h ago
The Bond Market Just Sent Trump a $1.25 Trillion Interest Bill

30-year yields are back at 5.26%, the highest since 2007, as Washington's annual interest bill tops $1.25 trillion.

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The government now pays over $1 trillion a year just in interest on money it borrowed, like a giant credit card bill. When interest costs this much, it means less money for schools and roads, so watch if this makes people worry about America's finances.

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