# Why America’s debt binge is starting to matter

https://mins.news/en/item/47916

- Financial Times, 2026-09-07 04:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/8827baa7-163d-4122-9ea8-a2c9ff6e8a4d?syn-25a6b1a6=1

> A decisive breach of the 5% threshold by long-term interest rates could derail the AI boom, underscoring the growing significance of America’s debt binge.