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U.S. debt
Why would China sell off its U.S. debt — if that's what it's doing
Nov 7, 2023
There's a hot debate about what it's doing with its holdings, and the answer could affect how much it costs Americans to borrow money.
How the debt ceiling fight puts the indispensable U.S. Treasurys market at risk
by
Matt Levin
May 26, 2023
The $24 trillion Treasury bond market plays an important role in the global financial system. Is there any viable alternative?
Why is China reducing its U.S. debt holdings?
by
Lily Jamali
Jul 19, 2022
China cuts it U.S. debt portfolio to under $1 trillion, possibly to support its currency or reduce exposure to potential U.S. sanctions.
We finally know how much U.S. debt is owned by Saudi Arabia
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
May 18, 2016
The answer to a question you didn't even know you had.
The difference between debt and deficit: An explainer
by
Paddy Hirsch
Jun 10, 2014
A lot of people confuse the words debt and deficit. They're not quite the same.