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US Budget Deficit Surges to $432 Billion in July
The U.S. budget deficit significantly increased to $432 billion in July, marking the highest level since March 2021. This surge is attributed to a combination of shrinking government receipts and rising expenses.
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cnbcMostly Factual2d ago
U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021
Beyond the big single-month jump, the collective red ink over the 10 months of the fiscal year rose to nearly $1.8 trillion, surpassing the same period in 2025.
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U.S. deficit swells to $432B in July as receipts shrink, expenses rise
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