Interest on the Debt Screensaver
The Interest on the Debt screensaver shows the average interest rate the US Treasury pays on each class of security it has issued, from the Treasury's own key-less FiscalData API. This is the cost of carrying the debt, not the headline debt total. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Interest on the Debt screensaver works
The saver reads the US Treasury FiscalData API directly in your browser — no key and no account.
The average interest rate the US Treasury pays on each class of security it has issued, from the Treasury's own key-less FiscalData API.
It refreshes on a schedule, so what you see stays current.
Colours can be changed in settings; nothing is stored beyond your own browser.
A worked example
The average interest rate the US Treasury pays on each class of security it has issued, from the Treasury's own key-less FiscalData API. This is the cost of carrying the debt, not the headline debt total.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Data comes straight from the US Treasury FiscalData API in your browser.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from the US Treasury FiscalData API and is refreshed on a schedule.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This source is fully key-less.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.