U.S. posts record July budget deficit of $432 billion
With two months left in the fiscal year, the deficit so far for fiscal 2026 totals $1.8 trillion, Treasury Department data showed Aug. 12.
With two months left in the fiscal year, the deficit so far for fiscal 2026 totals $1.8 trillion, Treasury Department data showed Aug. 12.
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Why it matters
The record July budget deficit and cumulative $1.8 trillion fiscal 2026 shortfall are significant fiscal data points that could influence market expectations for U.S. Treasury issuance and potentially affect Fed rate outlook, making this a notable monetary-policy signal for credit-market professionals.
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U.S. posts record July budget deficit of $432 billion
With two months left in the fiscal year, the deficit so far for fiscal 2026 totals $1.8 trillion, Treasury Department data showed Aug. 12.