There’s a hot debate about what it’s doing with its holdings, and the answer could affect how much it costs Americans to borrow money.

The $24 trillion Treasury bond market plays an important role in the global financial system. Is there any viable alternative?

China cuts it U.S. debt portfolio to under $1 trillion, possibly to support its currency or reduce exposure to potential U.S. sanctions.

A lot of people confuse the words debt and deficit. They're not quite the same.