U.S. Treasury Watch: U.S.-China Economic Dialog Set for Today

(Bloomberg) -- Treasury Watch, a daily snapshot of selected content on the U.S. Treasury and government finances.

What to Watch

• Today: U.S.-China economic dialog, sponsored by Treasury and Commerce departments
• July 20: Auction of $13 billion in 10-year TIPS
• July 20: Treasury counselor Craig Phillips at Financial Research Advisory Committee in New York

Treasury Finance

As of July 15, the Treasury reported a total operating balance of $201.413 billion and $19.845 trillion in outstanding public debt. The current debt limit is about $19.8 trillion.

U.S. Treasury Statement for June
Monthly Statement of the Public Debt for June

Through June, the U.S. paid $375.6 billion in interest expense for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30. The average interest rate on interest-bearing debt was 2.268 percent in June 2017 compared to 2.267 percent a year earlier.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, in its monthly report, estimates that the market value of U.S. debt is almost $20.4 trillion.

The Treasury has raised $359 billion in new cash this fiscal year through the sale on bills, notes and bonds.

Also see:

Complete Auction Schedule

Recommended Reading

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Mnuchin Says U.S. Wants to Level Playing Field on China Trade
Text of Mnuchin Remarks to U.S.-China Business Council
U.S. Treasury Investor Optimism Increases This Week

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