Here's something worth noting: a massive wave of government debt is coming due, and here's the kicker—most of it was locked in at rock-bottom rates. Now? They're forced to roll it over at current yields hovering around 3.2%. That's not just a bump—it's a substantial jump that'll send interest payments through the roof. The treasury will be paying considerably more just to keep the lights on.
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TideReceder
· 7h ago
When the tide goes out, the money hasn't been paid back yet.
Here's something worth noting: a massive wave of government debt is coming due, and here's the kicker—most of it was locked in at rock-bottom rates. Now? They're forced to roll it over at current yields hovering around 3.2%. That's not just a bump—it's a substantial jump that'll send interest payments through the roof. The treasury will be paying considerably more just to keep the lights on.