US budget deficit shrinks in August, year-to-date flat at $1.97 trillion

Reported by Investing.com Economy · Published 11 Sep 2026, 6:48 PM MYT (8 hr ago)

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US budget deficit shrinks in August, year-to-date flat at $1.97 trillion

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