An electronic display shows the national debt in Washington, DC. Photo by AFP
The uptick in borrowing comes as longer term U.S. obligations linked to social security and health care have been growing, while interest payments have climbed as well.
Total public debt outstanding stood at $40.05 trillion at the close of business Tuesday, according to data released Wednesday by the Treasury Department.
This stands in contrast to an earlier forecast by the Congressional Budget Office that overall borrowing would hit $39.4 trillion by the end of fiscal year 2026.
Rising U.S. debt comes as concerns over inflation, war in the Middle East and government spending have been driving investor worries, and the cost of borrowing has grown.
