Welcome to Extreme Investor Network, where we provide you with unique insights and valuable information on the economy. Today, we are discussing the recent report from the U.S. Treasury Department, which revealed that the government has spent more than $1 trillion this year on interest payments for its $35.3 trillion national debt.
With the Federal Reserve keeping benchmark rates at their highest in 23 years, the government’s debt service costs have surged to $1.049 trillion, a 30% increase from the previous year. This is part of a projected $1.158 trillion in payments for the full year, highlighting the significant impact of rising debt on the economy.
Net interest payments, after subtracting what the government earns on its investments, have totaled $843 billion, making it one of the highest expenditure categories, trailing only behind Social Security and Medicare. The sharp increase in debt service costs is reflective of the growing budget deficit, which neared $2 trillion in August alone.
Despite the looming deficit, the Federal Reserve is expected to lower rates by a quarter percentage point next week. This move comes as Treasury yields have plummeted in anticipation of further rate cuts in the future, with the benchmark 10-year note currently yielding about 3.7%, down significantly from early July.
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