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February 13, 2023

5 facts about the U.S. national debt

Who owns the U.S. public debt?

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Who owns the U.S. public debt?

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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
The Fed owns almost one-fifth of U.S. government debt

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