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WASHINGTON -- The United States' annual deficit exceeded $1.1 trillion during the first six months of the ongoing fiscal year, around $139 billion less compared to the first half of fiscal 2025. The ...

Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds are surging, and it might not simply be because the market is worried about the inflationary impacts of higher oil prices. It's also due to fears that US government ...

Leaders are preparing for tough conversations in light of a major projected budget deficit that could balloon to more than a quarter of a billion dollars by 2031.

The US budget deficit remained virtually stable during the first three months of 2026, as increased revenue -- primarily from income taxes and customs duties -- offset an acceleration in spending.

Sacramento city officials are meeting to discuss a $66 million budget deficit, proposing layoffs, fee changes, and reduced ...

WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. federal government's March budget deficit rose $4 billion or 2% to $164 billion ‌from a year ago as new individual and corporate tax breaks pushed refunds ...