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economy2 hours ago

U.S. Fiscal 2026 Deficit Hits Record $1.99 Trillion Amid Rising Interest Costs

The U.S. federal budget deficit reached $1.992 trillion for fiscal year 2026, marking the 25th consecutive year of deficit and the largest since the 2021 pandemic peak. Net interest payments on the national debt exceeded $1 trillion, surpassing defense spending and becoming the third-largest federal outlay after Social Security and Medicare. This fiscal strain is driven by record borrowing costs, with net interest estimated at 3.3% of GDP, a historic high. While the economy remains relatively stable, the deficit has widened by 12% compared to the previous year, prompting concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability and the impact of recent tax legislation on revenue.

via Axios|

#economy #fiscal-policy #interest-rates

economy3 days ago•1 min saved

U.S. Fiscal 2026 Deficit Reaches $1.99 Trillion, Marking 25th Consecutive Year of Deficit

The U.S. federal budget deficit for fiscal year 2026 reached $1.992 trillion, a 12% increase from the previous year. This marks the 25th consecutive year of deficit, with the last surplus occurring in 2001. Record spending on Social Security, Medicare, and net interest exceeded $3.8 trillion combined, while revenue rose to $5.4 trillion. The deficit is the third-highest in U.S. history, trailing only the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.

via CNBC|

#economy #fiscal-policy #national-debt

economy1 year ago•1 min saved

US Budget Deficit Narrows to $316 Billion in May Amid Rising Tariff Revenue

The US budget deficit for May 2023 reached over $316 billion, increasing the year-to-date shortfall to $1.36 trillion, driven mainly by rising interest costs on the national debt, despite higher tax revenues and tariff collections. The deficit is now over 6% of GDP, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability amid warnings from financial leaders.

via CNBC|

#debt #economy #interest-costs

economy3 years ago•4 min saved

"US Budget Deficit Skyrockets to $1.7 Trillion, Doubling in 2023"

The US government posted a budget deficit of $1.695 trillion in fiscal year 2023, a 23% increase from the previous year, driven by falling revenues and increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and interest costs on the federal debt. This deficit is the largest since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it marks a return to rising deficits after two years of decline under President Joe Biden. The deficit is expected to fuel fiscal battles with Republicans in Congress, who are demanding spending cuts. The Treasury Department also revealed that the deficit would have been even larger if not for the Supreme Court striking down Biden's student loan forgiveness program.

via Fox Business|

#economy #fiscal-year-2023 #government-spending

economy3 years ago•3 min saved

"US Budget Deficit Skyrockets to $1.7 Trillion, Doubling in 2023"

The US government posted a budget deficit of $1.695 trillion in fiscal year 2023, a 23% increase from the previous year, driven by falling revenues and increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and interest costs on the federal debt. This deficit is the largest outside of the COVID era and marks a return to ballooning deficits after two years of decline. President Biden's proposed foreign aid and security spending, along with demands for spending cuts from Republicans, are likely to fuel fiscal battles. The deficit for September 2023 fell to $171 billion from $430 billion in September 2022.

via Reuters|

#economy #fiscal-year-2023 #government-spending

finance3 years ago•1 min saved

May sees surge in US budget deficit due to revenue drop and Medicare spending increase.

The US budget deficit for May 2021 surged to $240 billion from $66 billion a year earlier due to a decline in revenue and a surge in Medicare spending, according to the Treasury Department. Revenues for May totaled $307 billion, down 21% from $389 billion a year earlier, while outlays rose 20% to $548 billion, with a tripling of spending on the government-run Medicare health program for seniors driving much of the increase. The cumulative deficit for the first eight months of the fiscal year was $1.165 trillion, up from $426 billion a year earlier.

via Yahoo Finance|

#finance #medicare #revenue