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The Hidden Cost of Debt Maturity Lengthening
With the federal debt total surpassing thirty-nine trillion dollars and interest rates holding near five percent, the real fiscal danger isn't just the volume of borrowing but its structure. We explore how the Treasury's decision to extend maturity timelines is locking in higher costs for decades, creating a rigid floor on deficit spending that limits future policy flexibility and quietly reshapes the bond market landscape for everyday investors.
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