EconPulse Markets. Economy. Malaysia & The World. Sat, 17 Oct 2026
Malaysia

US budget deficit grows to nearly US$2 trillion, highest since 2021

US budget deficit grows to nearly US$2 trillion, highest since 2021
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Summary

The expansion comes amid growing worries over the massive US$40.3 trillion US debt load and rising inflation, as the cost of borrowing climbs.

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