No BS Just Facts logo
No BS Just Facts
It might be boring, but it's just the facts.

← All stories · general

BBC

Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells

Friday, August 21, 2026


The U.S. federal debt exceeded 28 trillion dollars this week, according to Treasury Department data. Federal debt has increased by approximately 8 trillion dollars since 2019. The U.S. federal budget deficit totaled 1.8 trillion dollars in fiscal year 2025, according to the Office of Management and Budget.

Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9d8z72nn02o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Next story

Longer-dated Treasury yields rise as Bessent's bond buyback rally fizzles out