The Morning Top Five — August 20, 2026
America’s growing debt pile will be the big focus Wednesday as global bond rout deepens
Source: Yahoo Finance
US government debt hits $40tn as borrowing rises at historic rate
Public spending surges despite Donald Trump’s vow to stabilise America’s public finances
Source: Financial Times
Tricolor ex-CFO among trio of executives named in SEC suit
In the wake of the subprime auto lender's collapse last year, financial regulators have filed a fresh case against a trio of former executives, including the finance chief.
Source: CFO.com
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026: Surprisingly calm amid bond market volatility
Source: Yahoo Finance
National debt crosses $40 trillion and think tank warns: ‘The level of fiscal mismanagement is tragic
"To anyone who cares about America, about democracy and our future, in my view, this is already a crisis," Michael Peterson told Fortune.
Source: Fortune