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US Budget Deficit Surged in July on Acceleration in Spending

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The US posted a record July budget deficit of $432 billion due to an acceleration in federal spending, offering a fresh reminder of the steady increase in public borrowing needs.

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Bloomberg Economics ·2h ago

US Budget Deficit Surged in July on Acceleration in Spending

The US posted a record July budget deficit of $432 billion due to an acceleration in federal spending, offering a fresh reminder of the steady increase in public borrowing needs.