CBO: U.S. Treasury has borrowed $155 billion every month of this fiscal year
New federal data reveals the U.S. budget deficit has reached $1.4 trillion during the first nine months of fiscal year 2026.
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The Congressional Budget Office reports that federal borrowing has averaged $155 billion per month throughout the current fiscal year. Total budget deficits for the first nine months of 2026 stand at $1.4 trillion, marking a $35 billion increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Coverage from the Congressional Budget Office, The Fiscal Times, Sierra Sun Times, Fortune, and the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget highlights these figures. Reports emphasize both the monthly borrowing pace and the accumulation of the deficit through June 2026.
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget notes that the 12-month rolling deficit has reached $1.8 trillion. Future updates will track whether this trajectory persists through the remainder of the fiscal year.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 98d ago.
Quick answers
What is the total deficit for the first nine months of fiscal year 2026?
The deficit totals $1.4 trillion for that period.
How does the current deficit compare to the same period in 2025?
It is $35 billion higher than in 2025.
What is the current 12-month rolling deficit?
The 12-month rolling deficit is $1.8 trillion as of June 2026.
Coverage (7)
- National debt interest and entitlement spending push FY2026 federal budget deficit toward $2 trillion Fox Business · 98d ago
- Federal deficit reaches 'astounding' levels The Center Square · 98d ago
- Congressional Budget Office Monthly Budget Review for June 2026 Finds the Federal Budget Totaled $1.4 Trillion in the First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2026, $35 Billion More Than the 2025 Same Period Sierra Sun Times · 98d ago
- Deficit Nears $1.4 Trillion in Fiscal Year 2026 The Fiscal Times · 98d ago
- Monthly Budget Review: June 2026 Congressional Budget Office (.gov) · 98d ago
- 12-Month Rolling Deficit is $1.8 Trillion in June 2026-2026-07-09 Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget · 98d ago
- CBO: U.S. Treasury has borrowed $155 billion every month of this fiscal year Fortune · 98d ago
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