Can US democracy survive its debt tipping point?

My latest opinion piece for Reuters is out this morning. This time, I take 800 words to write about one particular chart that really scares me and that every investor should know about. Hint, it’s the fifth chart in the article…

Can US democracy survive its debt tipping point?

LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - As U.S. borrowing costs rise, the country has reached a tipping point where it may have to issue new debt just to pay interest on existing obligations. If democratically elected politicians don’t change course, bond markets might force their hand, putting democracy itself at risk.

Read the full article here: https://www.reuters.com/commentary/reuters-open-interest/can-us-democracy-survive-its-debt-tipping-point-joachim-klement-2026-09-14/