- The U.S. reported a January budget deficit of $95 billion, exceeding the anticipated $86.5 billion. This figure is, however, lower than the $129 billion deficit recorded in January 2025. Outlays reached a record $655 billion, while receipts also hit a record high of $560 billion, which included $27.7 billion in customs revenue. The fiscal 2026 year-to-date deficit is $697 billion, down from $840 billion during the same period a year earlier.
- The U.S. reported a January budget deficit of $95 billion, exceeding the anticipated $86.5 billion.
- While the January deficit exceeded expectations, it was lower than the $129 billion deficit recorded in January 2025.
- Outlays reached a record $655 billion, and receipts also hit a record high of $560 billion, including $27.7 billion in customs revenue.
- The fiscal 2026 year-to-date deficit is $697 billion, down from $840 billion during the same period a year earlier.
- December's deficit was $145 billion, with record outlays and customs receipts potentially plateauing.
The U.S. reported a January budget deficit of $95 billion, exceeding the anticipated $86.5 billion. This figure is, however, lower than the $129 billion deficit recorded in January 2025. Outlays reached a record $655 billion, while receipts also hit a record high of $560 billion, which included $27.7 billion in customs revenue. The fiscal 2026 year-to-date deficit is $697 billion, down from $840 billion during the same period a year earlier.
Feb 11, 2026, 7:04:16 PM UTC(4 hours ago)
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From:@DeItaone
U.S. JANUARY DEFICIT AT $95B, ABOVE EXPECTATIONS
The U.S. posted a $95 billion budget deficit in January, higher than the $86.5 billion forecast but lower than January 2025’s $129 billion. Outlays hit a record $655 billion, while receipts also set a record at $560 billion, including $27.7 billion in customs revenue.
The fiscal 2026 year-to-date deficit stands at $697 billion, down from $840 billion a year earlier.
