https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-debt-is-even-worse-than-it-seems-and-treasury-yields-are-now-an-all-hands-on-deck-situationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-debt-is-even-worse-than-it-seems-and-treasury-yields-are-now-an-all-hands-on-deck-situationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-debt-is-even-worse-than-it-seems-and-treasury-yields-are-now-an-all-hands-on-deck-situation#u60980Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:38:03 +0000US Treasury yields are climbing despite weak economic data, creating what is described as an "all-hands-on-deck situation." Economists warn that the national debt is more severe than it appears and that the US cannot fake its way out of current fiscal trouble. This trend increases government borrowing costs and signals dire market conditions, suggesting the US is caught in a debt spiral that threatens future economic stability.Why it mattersTreasury yields typically reflect investor confidence in government debt. When yields rise during periods of economic weakness, it suggests marke