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What the Debt Actually Costs

A Quarter Point, Counted Twice

The Federal Reserve raises by 25 basis points to slow inflation. The same 25 basis points raises what the Treasury owes, for years, long after the decision is forgotten.

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The Fed raises rates by a quarter point. How quickly does the Treasury’s interest bill rise by the same proportion?

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