To attract buyers for the bonds that will finance that deficit, the federal government will have to pay higher interest rates.

Foreigners account for massive portions of bond and stock ownership. Some experts say they fear the economic impact of White House policies.

In the U.S., it’s partly due to expectations of a stronger, more inflationary future economy with bigger budget deficits.

If the Federal Reserve needs to keep interest rates higher to continue battling inflation, 10-year yields will have to compete.

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

It reflects what investors think will happen to the economy.

The Treasury Department is planning to roll out a floating-rate note program in about a year. But what is a floating-rate note and why do we need one? Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains with a boat analogy.

The Federal Reserve's most recent policy move is simply a way of driving down interest rates. But how does it work? Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains Operation Twist with a simple analogy.