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Total public debt

$40.05 trillion

Treasury, September 10, 2026

Change in the latest week

−$46.9 billion

week to September 10, 2026

Deficit, FY 2026 to date

$1.97 trillion

through August 31, 2026

Fed funds target range

3.5–3.75%

New York Fed, September 10, 2026

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  1. Budget

    Federal deficit reaches $1.97 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal 2026

    The Monthly Treasury Statement for August 2026 shows a deficit of $1.97 trillion for fiscal year 2026 so far, compared with a deficit of $1.97 trillion in the same months a year earlier ($7.7 billion less). Receipts were $4.85 trillion and outlays $6.81 trillion. In August alone the government ran a deficit of $167 billion, against a deficit of $345 billion in August 2025.

    Deficit, fiscal 2026 to date
    $1.97 trillion
    Receipts
    $4.85 trillion
    Outlays
    $6.81 trillion
    Versus a year earlier
    −0.4%
    Source: US Treasury — Monthly Treasury Statement

  2. Federal Reserve

    Fed's Treasury holdings rose $27.5 billion in August 2026

    The Federal Reserve held $4.44 trillion of US Treasury securities in its last weekly report of August 2026 (August 26, 2026), up $27.5 billion from $4.41 trillion on July 29, 2026. Its holdings peaked at $5.68 trillion on April 20, 2022.

    Treasury securities held
    $4.44 trillion
    Change over the month
    +$27.5 billion
    Peak
    $5.68 trillion
    Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York — SOMA holdings

  3. Auctions

    30-year bond auction: 5.308% high yield, bid-to-cover 2.61

    The Treasury sold $22.0 billion of 30-year bond securities on September 10, 2026, reopening an existing issue with 29-year 11-month remaining. The high yield was 5.308%, 9 basis points higher than the 5.216% at the previous 30-year bond auction on August 13, 2026. Bids came to 2.61 times the amount sold (previous auction: 2.39). Indirect bidders, a group that includes foreign central banks, were awarded 79.5% of the competitive amount; primary dealers, who must bid, took 2.2%.

    High yield
    5.308%
    Bid-to-cover ratio
    2.61
    Amount sold
    $22.0 billion
    Indirect bidders
    79.5%
    Source: US Treasury — Auction results (TreasuryDirect)

  4. Debt

    US debt fell $46.9 billion in the week to September 10, 2026

    Total public debt outstanding was $40.05 trillion on September 10, 2026, down $46.9 billion from $40.09 trillion on September 4, 2026. Over the 30 days to September 10, 2026 it rose $106 billion, an average of $3.5 billion a day. Since fiscal year 2026 began on October 1, 2025, it has risen $2.41 trillion.

    Total public debt
    $40.05 trillion
    Change over the week
    −$46.9 billion
    Change over 30 days
    +$106 billion
    Source: US Treasury — Debt to the Penny

  5. Auctions

    10-year note auction: 4.834% high yield, bid-to-cover 2.71

    The Treasury sold $39.0 billion of 10-year note securities on September 9, 2026, reopening an existing issue with 9-year 11-month remaining. The high yield was 4.834%, 15 basis points higher than the 4.683% at the previous 10-year note auction on August 12, 2026. Bids came to 2.71 times the amount sold (previous auction: 2.53). Indirect bidders, a group that includes foreign central banks, were awarded 79.2% of the competitive amount; primary dealers, who must bid, took 4.3%.

    High yield
    4.834%
    Bid-to-cover ratio
    2.71
    Amount sold
    $39.0 billion
    Indirect bidders
    79.2%
    Source: US Treasury — Auction results (TreasuryDirect)

  6. BudgetCongressional Budget Office

    Monthly Budget Review: August 2026

    The Congressional Budget Office published “Monthly Budget Review: August 2026”. CBO's summary: “The federal budget deficit totaled $2.0 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the CBO estimates. That amount is $6 billion less than the deficit recorded during the same period last fiscal year.” For reference: total public debt outstanding was $40.05 trillion on September 10, 2026.

    Source: Congressional Budget Office

  7. Auctions

    3-year note auction: 4.474% high yield, bid-to-cover 2.72

    The Treasury sold $58.0 billion of 3-year note securities on September 8, 2026. The high yield was 4.474%, 18 basis points higher than the 4.291% at the previous 3-year note auction on August 11, 2026. Bids came to 2.72 times the amount sold (previous auction: 2.71). Indirect bidders, a group that includes foreign central banks, were awarded 62.1% of the competitive amount; primary dealers, who must bid, took 10.9%.

    High yield
    4.474%
    Bid-to-cover ratio
    2.72
    Amount sold
    $58.0 billion
    Indirect bidders
    62.1%
    Source: US Treasury — Auction results (TreasuryDirect)

  8. Debt

    US debt fell $9.5 billion in the week to September 4, 2026

    Total public debt outstanding was $40.09 trillion on September 4, 2026, down $9.5 billion from $40.10 trillion on August 28, 2026. Over the 30 days to September 4, 2026 it rose $265 billion, an average of $8.8 billion a day. Since fiscal year 2026 began on October 1, 2025, it has risen $2.46 trillion.

    Total public debt
    $40.09 trillion
    Change over the week
    −$9.5 billion
    Change over 30 days
    +$265 billion
    Source: US Treasury — Debt to the Penny

  9. BudgetCongressional Budget Office

    Effects of Automatic Stabilizers on the Federal Budget: 2026 to 2036

    The Congressional Budget Office published “Effects of Automatic Stabilizers on the Federal Budget: 2026 to 2036”. CBO's summary: “CBO provides estimates of the budgetary effects of automatic stabilizers—as well as the size of federal budget deficits without them—over the past 50 years and in CBO's current economic forecast from 2026 to 2036.” For reference: total public debt outstanding was $40.05 trillion on September 10, 2026.

    Source: Congressional Budget Office

  10. Debt

    US debt rose $71.2 billion in the week to August 28, 2026

    Total public debt outstanding was $40.10 trillion on August 28, 2026, up $71.2 billion from $40.03 trillion on August 21, 2026. Over the 30 days to August 28, 2026 it rose $304 billion, an average of $10.1 billion a day. Since fiscal year 2026 began on October 1, 2025, it has risen $2.47 trillion.

    Total public debt
    $40.10 trillion
    Change over the week
    +$71.2 billion
    Change over 30 days
    +$304 billion
    Source: US Treasury — Debt to the Penny

  11. Auctions

    7-year note auction: 4.512% high yield, bid-to-cover 2.50

    The Treasury sold $49.7 billion of 7-year note securities on August 27, 2026. The high yield was 4.512%, 4 basis points higher than the 4.473% at the previous 7-year note auction on July 28, 2026. Bids came to 2.50 times the amount sold (previous auction: 2.49). Indirect bidders, a group that includes foreign central banks, were awarded 60.8% of the competitive amount; primary dealers, who must bid, took 12.3%.

    High yield
    4.512%
    Bid-to-cover ratio
    2.50
    Amount sold
    $49.7 billion
    Indirect bidders
    60.8%
    Source: US Treasury — Auction results (TreasuryDirect)

  12. Auctions

    5-year note auction: 4.393% high yield, bid-to-cover 2.37

    The Treasury sold $79.0 billion of 5-year note securities on August 26, 2026. The high yield was 4.393%, 2 basis points lower than the 4.408% at the previous 5-year note auction on July 27, 2026. Bids came to 2.37 times the amount sold (previous auction: 2.28). Indirect bidders, a group that includes foreign central banks, were awarded 61.5% of the competitive amount; primary dealers, who must bid, took 10.0%.

    High yield
    4.393%
    Bid-to-cover ratio
    2.37
    Amount sold
    $79.0 billion
    Indirect bidders
    61.5%
    Source: US Treasury — Auction results (TreasuryDirect)

  13. Auctions

    2-year note auction: 4.204% high yield, bid-to-cover 2.60

    The Treasury sold $77.9 billion of 2-year note securities on August 25, 2026. The high yield was 4.204%, 11 basis points lower than the 4.315% at the previous 2-year note auction on July 27, 2026. Bids came to 2.60 times the amount sold (previous auction: 2.66). Indirect bidders, a group that includes foreign central banks, were awarded 66.0% of the competitive amount; primary dealers, who must bid, took 10.9%.

    High yield
    4.204%
    Bid-to-cover ratio
    2.60
    Amount sold
    $77.9 billion
    Indirect bidders
    66.0%
    Source: US Treasury — Auction results (TreasuryDirect)

  14. Debt

    US debt rose $99.2 billion in the week to August 21, 2026

    Total public debt outstanding was $40.03 trillion on August 21, 2026, up $99.2 billion from $39.93 trillion on August 14, 2026. Over the 30 days to August 21, 2026 it rose $397 billion, an average of $13.2 billion a day. Since fiscal year 2026 began on October 1, 2025, it has risen $2.40 trillion.

    Total public debt
    $40.03 trillion
    Change over the week
    +$99.2 billion
    Change over 30 days
    +$397 billion
    Source: US Treasury — Debt to the Penny

  15. Auctions

    30-year TIPS auction: 2.973% high real yield, bid-to-cover 2.82

    The Treasury sold $9.0 billion of 30-year TIPS securities on August 20, 2026, reopening an existing issue with 29-year 6-month remaining. The high real yield was 2.973%, 50 basis points higher than the 2.473% at the previous 30-year TIPS auction on February 19, 2026. Bids came to 2.82 times the amount sold (previous auction: 2.75). Indirect bidders, a group that includes foreign central banks, were awarded 84.4% of the competitive amount; primary dealers, who must bid, took 2.1%.

    High real yield
    2.973%
    Bid-to-cover ratio
    2.82
    Amount sold
    $9.0 billion
    Indirect bidders
    84.4%
    Source: US Treasury — Auction results (TreasuryDirect)

  16. Auctions

    20-year bond auction: 5.204% high yield, bid-to-cover 2.53

    The Treasury sold $18.1 billion of 20-year bond securities on August 19, 2026. The high yield was 5.204%, 4 basis points higher than the 5.163% at the previous 20-year bond auction on July 22, 2026. Bids came to 2.53 times the amount sold (previous auction: 2.64). Indirect bidders, a group that includes foreign central banks, were awarded 62.9% of the competitive amount; primary dealers, who must bid, took 12.5%.

    High yield
    5.204%
    Bid-to-cover ratio
    2.53
    Amount sold
    $18.1 billion
    Indirect bidders
    62.9%
    Source: US Treasury — Auction results (TreasuryDirect)

  17. Federal ReserveFederal Reserve Board

    Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 28–29, 2026

    The Federal Reserve published the minutes of a Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which record the discussion behind the rate decision in more detail than the statement. For reference: the federal funds target range was 3.5–3.75% and the effective rate 3.63% on September 10, 2026, the latest New York Fed figures when this item was published.

    Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

  20. Debt

    US debt rose $48.4 billion in the week to August 14, 2026

    Total public debt outstanding was $39.93 trillion on August 14, 2026, up $48.4 billion from $39.89 trillion on August 7, 2026. Over the 30 days to August 14, 2026 it rose $445 billion, an average of $14.8 billion a day. Since fiscal year 2026 began on October 1, 2025, it has risen $2.30 trillion.

    Total public debt
    $39.93 trillion
    Change over the week
    +$48.4 billion
    Change over 30 days
    +$445 billion
    Source: US Treasury — Debt to the Penny

  21. Auctions

    30-year bond auction: 5.216% high yield, bid-to-cover 2.39

    The Treasury sold $31.3 billion of 30-year bond securities on August 13, 2026. The high yield was 5.216%, 16 basis points higher than the 5.058% at the previous 30-year bond auction on July 9, 2026. Bids came to 2.39 times the amount sold (previous auction: 2.44). Indirect bidders, a group that includes foreign central banks, were awarded 66.8% of the competitive amount; primary dealers, who must bid, took 11.5%.

    High yield
    5.216%
    Bid-to-cover ratio
    2.39
    Amount sold
    $31.3 billion
    Indirect bidders
    66.8%
    Source: US Treasury — Auction results (TreasuryDirect)

  22. Auctions

    10-year note auction: 4.683% high yield, bid-to-cover 2.53

    The Treasury sold $52.6 billion of 10-year note securities on August 12, 2026. The high yield was 4.683%, 10 basis points higher than the 4.580% at the previous 10-year note auction on July 8, 2026. Bids came to 2.53 times the amount sold (previous auction: 2.59). Indirect bidders, a group that includes foreign central banks, were awarded 76.7% of the competitive amount; primary dealers, who must bid, took 8.6%.

    High yield
    4.683%
    Bid-to-cover ratio
    2.53
    Amount sold
    $52.6 billion
    Indirect bidders
    76.7%
    Source: US Treasury — Auction results (TreasuryDirect)

  23. Auctions

    3-year note auction: 4.291% high yield, bid-to-cover 2.71

    The Treasury sold $72.7 billion of 3-year note securities on August 11, 2026. The high yield was 4.291%, 11 basis points higher than the 4.179% at the previous 3-year note auction on July 7, 2026. Bids came to 2.71 times the amount sold (previous auction: 2.60). Indirect bidders, a group that includes foreign central banks, were awarded 64.2% of the competitive amount; primary dealers, who must bid, took 11.7%.

    High yield
    4.291%
    Bid-to-cover ratio
    2.71
    Amount sold
    $72.7 billion
    Indirect bidders
    64.2%
    Source: US Treasury — Auction results (TreasuryDirect)

  24. Debt

    US debt rose $114 billion in the week to August 7, 2026

    Total public debt outstanding was $39.89 trillion on August 7, 2026, up $114 billion from $39.77 trillion on July 31, 2026. Over the 30 days to August 7, 2026 it rose $490 billion, an average of $16.3 billion a day. Since fiscal year 2026 began on October 1, 2025, it has risen $2.25 trillion.

    Total public debt
    $39.89 trillion
    Change over the week
    +$114 billion
    Change over 30 days
    +$490 billion
    Source: US Treasury — Debt to the Penny

  25. DebtUS Department of the Treasury

    Quarterly Refunding Statement of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Finance Brian Smith

    The Treasury published its quarterly refunding statement, which sets the sizes of upcoming note and bond auctions and explains its borrowing plans. For reference: total public debt outstanding was $40.05 trillion on September 10, 2026, of which $32.36 trillion was held by the public.

    Source: US Department of the Treasury

  26. DebtUS Department of the Treasury

    Report to the Secretary of the Treasury from the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee

    The Treasury published material from the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee, a group of bond market participants that advises it on debt management. For reference: total public debt outstanding was $40.05 trillion on September 10, 2026, of which $32.36 trillion was held by the public.

    Source: US Department of the Treasury

  27. DebtUS Department of the Treasury

    Minutes of the Meeting of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee August 4, 2026

    The Treasury published material from the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee, a group of bond market participants that advises it on debt management. For reference: total public debt outstanding was $40.05 trillion on September 10, 2026, of which $32.36 trillion was held by the public.

    Source: US Department of the Treasury

  29. DebtUS Department of the Treasury

    Economy Statement for the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee

    The Treasury published material from the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee, a group of bond market participants that advises it on debt management. For reference: total public debt outstanding was $40.05 trillion on September 10, 2026, of which $32.36 trillion was held by the public.

    Source: US Department of the Treasury

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