The Impending $1 Trillion Treasury Debt Deluge and Its Potential Impact on Markets.

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The Impending $1 Trillion Treasury Debt Deluge and Its Potential Impact on Markets.
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The US government is expected to borrow around $1 trillion by the end of September, which could drain money from the financial system and raise borrowing costs for banks, companies, and other borrowers. The borrowing spree is a consequence of the recent debt-ceiling standoff, and the Treasury Department's efforts to restore its cash reserves could push borrowing costs higher. The deluge of Treasury debt also amplifies the effects of the Fed's shrinking balance sheet. The borrowing spree could test the resilience of some smaller institutions and leave some banks reliant on another Fed facility to provide emergency funding at relatively high cost.

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