Interest payments on the U.S. national debt spiked early in the COVID-19 pandemic

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February 13, 2023

5 facts about the U.S. national debt

Interest payments on the U.S. national debt spiked early in the COVID-19 pandemic

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Interest payments on the U.S. national debt spiked early in the COVID-19 pandemic

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5 facts about the U.S. national debt
Interest rates on U.S. public debt, once at historic low, now heading higher
U.S. national debt exceeds gross domestic product
Interest payments on the U.S. national debt spiked early in the COVID-19 pandemic
Despite recent rise, interest rates on U.S. public debt still at historic lows
Who owns the U.S. public debt?
The Fed owns almost one-fifth of U.S. government debt

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