US budget deficit hits $284 billion in October; report impacted by shutdown

Federal budget balance swings to deficit, underperforming forecasts By Investing.com

Federal budget balance swings to deficit, underperforming forecasts

US Kicks Off Fiscal Year With $284 Billion Deficit Amid Shutdown

The US kicked off the 2026 fiscal year with a $284 billion budget deficit last month, underscoring the Trump administration’s challenge in attempting to dramatically shrink federal borrowing needs in coming years.

US budget deficit hits $284 billion in October; report impacted by shutdown

The U.S. government posted a higher $284 billion deficit for October in a report delayed and impacted by the recent federal government shutdown and reflecting record tariff revenues offset by a shift of some November benefit payments into last month's data, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

US budget deficit hits $284 billion in October; report impacted by shutdown

America's government reported a $284 billion deficit in October. This figure was influenced by a federal shutdown and a shift of some November benefit payments. Record tariff revenues helped offset these factors. The deficit saw a 10% increase compared to the previous year. This report highlights the complex financial dynamics affecting the US budget.

US budget deficit hits US$284bil in October; report impacted by shutdown

WASHINGTON: The US government posted a higher US$284 billion deficit for October in a report delayed and affected by the recent federal government shutdown, with record tariff revenues partly offset by a shift of some November benefit payments into last month’s data, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

US federal government begins fiscal year 2026 with $284B budget deficit

Revenues up 24% year-on-year in October, expenditures rise 18% - Anadolu Ajansı