Are higher interest rates the new normal?

Higher interest rates start to look like the new normal

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The U.S. government paid its highest rate on 30-year Treasury bonds since 2001. Inflation and debt fears linger, but stocks and spending are going strong.

Aug. 13, 2026, 4:49 PM EDT

By Steve Kopack

The U.S. government on Thursday sold debt at its highest interest rate in 25 years, reflecting worries about inflation, global debt and the borrowing spree that’s funding the buildout of AI data centers.

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