U.S. Debt Reaches $39.5 Trillion: A Growing Recession Risk

The U.S. national debt has surged to $39.5 trillion, with a fiscal year deficit of $1.37 trillion, raising concerns about long-term economic stability. The 30-year Treasury yield recently hit 5.06%, the highest since 2007, signaling increased borrowing costs and investor anxiety over government debt sustainability.

By Rich Duprey Mon, July 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

U.S. Debt Reaches $39.5 Trillion: A Growing Recession Risk

Topics: Fiscal Deficit Recession Risk Treasury Yields U.S. Debt

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