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US Federal Budget Balance

Track the US Federal Budget Balance to gauge government fiscal health and economic direction.

Overview

A positive figure signifies a budget surplus, while a negative figure denotes a deficit.

Key Information

What it Measures

The difference between the federal government's income and expenditures from the previous month.

Usual Effect

When 'Actual' exceeds 'Forecast', it typically benefits the currency.

Source & Frequency

US Department of the Treasury (latest release) - https://home.treasury.gov/ • Data is published monthly, usually on the eighth business day following the end of the month.

How Data is Derived

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Also Known As

Monthly Treasury Statement, Treasury Budget

Acronym

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Historic Data