Treasury yields are already blowing up the CBO’s long-term forecasts, and experts who previously downplayed U.S. debt fears are now starting to worry
- Posted on September 19, 2026
- By Fortune
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In brief
Rising treasury yields are significantly outpacing the Congressional Budget Office's long-term debt projections, forcing previously skeptical economists to reassess fiscal sustainability risks. As borrowing costs accelerate the debt-to-interest cycle, analysts warn that compounding interest payments could trigger unprecedented economic instability. This shift in expert consensus highlights growing concerns about the trajectory of U.S. government finances and potential systemic economic challenges ahead.
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Treasury yields are already blowing up the CBO’s long-term forecasts, and experts who previously downplayed U.S. debt fears are now starting to worry
"If interest begets debt, and debt begets interest, eventually debt will spin out of control. A fiscal crisis, once unthinkable, is now a distinct possibility."
