Daily Market Updates: U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year

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U.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year

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The Treasury Department published the U.S. budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year.

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CNBC EconomyU.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year

CNBC EconomyU.S. budget deficit swells to almost $2 trillion for fiscal 2026, up 12% in a single year

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