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U.S. July Deficit Surges 48% Year-Over-Year to Record $432 Billion

16 Aug 2026· CLOM Newsroom· CLOM· 1 min readMACRO

The U.S. federal budget deficit for July reached a record $432 billion, reflecting a 48% increase year-over-year.

This surge in the deficit highlights ongoing fiscal challenges and may impact economic conditions and market sentiment.

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