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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Treasury publishes fiscal 2026 deficit near $2 trillion
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The Treasury Department published figures showing the U.S. federal budget deficit for fiscal 2026 was nearly $2 trillion, up 12% in one year. The gap was the largest since 2021, when the country was still recovering from the pandemic.
WHO: The U.S. Treasury Department
WHAT: published figures showing the U.S. budget deficit for fiscal 2026 was nearly $2 trillion
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 6:34 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Reason not reported.
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