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Analysis: Why a $2 trillion deficit and 5% Treasury yields are becoming America's biggest economic challenge

2026-10-15T12:11:15.000Z

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Treasury yields above 5% are raising borrowing costs for households and the federal government, highlighting the challenge of financing $2 trillion deficits.

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