Growing government debt is leading to higher borrowing costs. Investors are demanding greater compensation for lending, resulting in higher yields at U.S. Treasury auctions. This increase in yields is raising the cost of borrowing.

As the US debt mounts, investors are seeking higher returns to lend. The higher yields at auctions are a direct result of this demand for greater compensation.

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