Day June 22, 2026

Budget, Personal Loans

Who Holds the U.S. National Debt? Japan, the Fed, and the 2026 Map

Dark navy world map with glowing teal and gold lines connecting Tokyo, London, and Beijing to a brightly lit U.S. Treasury building at the center, illustrating global ownership of American government bonds.

Who holds the $39 trillion U.S. national debt in 2026? Foreign investors own $9.35T led by Japan, the Fed holds about $4.4T, and federal trust funds hold $7.64T.

Laura Adams
June 22, 2026

Budget, Personal Loans

Fed Holds Rates as Dot Plot Flips to a 2026 Hike at Warsh’s First Meeting

Marble neoclassical facade of the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington at golden hour under a clear blue sky

The Fed held rates at 3.50 to 3.75 percent on June 17, 2026, but its new dot plot flipped toward a 2026 hike at Kevin Warsh's first meeting. Prime stays 6.75 percent.

Shelly Warding
June 22, 2026