budget deficit
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But he remains in the “higher for longer” rate camp, given a U.S. budget deficit at $2 trillion and the capital being spent by the “hyperscalers” to build data centers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
The French budget deficit is set to reach 5.4% of gross domestic product this year, significantly higher than any other member of the European Union and above the bloc’s 3% limit.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
France has been struggling to contain its debt, with the budget deficit still well above the eurozone's three-percent ceiling.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The measures are part of a €54 billion package that the finance ministry said aims to lower the 2027 budget deficit to 5% of GDP from 5.4% this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Through knowledge, political will, and perhaps some luck, we seem to have tamed inflation and the budget deficit.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
