New York Times

• U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues

  President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been undercut by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.

• Markets Rally After U.S. Treasury Eases Bond Investor Stress

  Government bond yields fell and stocks rose on a move by the Treasury Department to double the amount of debt that it can buy back from investors.

• Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy

  Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.

• More Fed Officials Lost Patience About Elevated Inflation at Latest Meeting

  Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July gathering showed broadening support for higher borrowing costs to stamp out lingering price pressures.

• How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz

  With Iran making ship traffic perilous, a U.S. operation offers a way out for some energy exports, stealthily shepherding tankers on dangerous journeys.