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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 brief

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.

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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.

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U.S. Treasury CBO Federal Budget Deficit Economy

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