budget deficit
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Tariff refunds are expected to slow U.S. budget deficit improvement, which saw a 10% cash increase from October to March.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Treasurys is rapidly deteriorating as the nation’s budget deficit balloons and demand from global investors weakens.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
The change in the strategy - with an emphasis on more sustainable investments - came after a major budget deficit of $73bn last year, which was driven by increased spending and lower oil revenues.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is planning to propose a tax on New York City’s second homes worth $5 million or more in an effort to fill the city’s yawning budget deficit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Through knowledge, political will, and perhaps some luck, we seem to have tamed inflation and the budget deficit.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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