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Interest on the National Debt Just Hit a Record $1.36 Trillion

Gross interest on Treasury debt reached a record $1.36 trillion in fiscal 2026, averaging $3 billion a day. Treasury data shows net interest payments rose 8% to $1.05 trillion, swallowing about a fifth of federal revenue and surpassing defense spending. The broader U.S. budget gap widened to $1.99 trillion, marking the largest deficit in five years and the 25th consecutive deficit year. Federal spending grew 6% to $7.4 trillion, while revenue increased 3% to $5.4 trillion.

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  • ✓ Gross interest on Treasury debt rose 12% to nearly $1.36 trillion in fiscal 2026, at a 3.53% average rate.
  • ✓ Net interest payments rose 8% to $1.05 trillion in fiscal year 2026.
  • ✓ The U.S. posted a $1.99 trillion budget deficit in fiscal 2026, marking its 25th straight deficit year.
  • ✓ Federal spending grew 6% to $7.4 trillion while revenue increased 3% to $5.4 trillion.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Fiscal year 2026 data revealed that gross interest on Treasury debt jumped 12% to nearly $1.36 trillion while the overall budget deficit hit $1.99 trillion.

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  1. US National Debt Interest Hits Record $1.36 Trillion

    Gross interest on Treasury debt reached a record $1.36 trillion in fiscal 2026, averaging $3 billion a day. Treasury data shows net interest payments rose 8% to $1.05 trillion, swallowing about a fifth of federal revenue and surpassing defense spending. The broader U.S. budget gap widened to $1.99 trillion, marking the largest deficit in five years and the 25th consecutive deficit year. Federal spending grew 6% to $7.4 trillion, while revenue increased 3% to $5.4 trillion.

    Why it matters

    The mounting debt-service bill underscores fiscal pressure as interest costs climb faster than overall spending, revenue, and GDP. Net interest payments reached $1.05 trillion while gross figures approached the $1.36 trillion mark at a 3.53% average rate. Despite a debt-service burden that dwarfs the budgets of most countries, the bond market has largely absorbed the issuance without immediate disruption.

    What is confirmed

    • Gross interest on Treasury debt rose 12% to nearly $1.36 trillion in fiscal 2026, at a 3.53% average rate.
    • Net interest payments rose 8% to $1.05 trillion in fiscal year 2026.
    • The U.S. posted a $1.99 trillion budget deficit in fiscal 2026, marking its 25th straight deficit year.
    • Federal spending grew 6% to $7.4 trillion while revenue increased 3% to $5.4 trillion.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Long Treasury prices face hidden pressure due to a disconnect between massive government debt-service bills and the bond market's muted reaction.

    What to watch next

    • Future Treasury auctions and long-term yield reactions to expanding federal borrowing
    • Upcoming fiscal policy adjustments and spending bill debates in Congress
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    4. Bloomberg.com — US Posts $1.99 Trillion Budget Gap for 2026 on Spending Rise
    5. Fortune — US debt interest costs hit $3 billion a day and jumped 8% in 2026—faster than spending, revenue, GDP
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    7. Reuters — US annual budget gap hits nearly $2 trillion, largest in 5 years
    8. Syracuse.com — Trump, GOP don’t care about the deficit — but you should (Editorial Board Opinion)
    9. 24/7 Wall St. — Interest on the National Debt Just Hit a Record $1.36 Trillion
    10. en.sedaily.com — U.S. Interest Costs Top Defense Spending in 25th Straight Deficit Year
    11. finance.yahoo.com — Interest on the National Debt Just Hit a Record $1.36 Trillion
    12. angelinvestorsnetwork.com — Interest on the National Debt Hit a Record $1.36 Trillion
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