
February 11, 2026
Article from Yahoo Finance by Reuters
Article Synopsis
The U.S. budget deficit is projected to increase slightly to about $1.853 trillion in fiscal year 2026, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, reflecting continued fiscal imbalance amid modest economic growth.
This roughly 5.8% of GDP rise in the deficit is tied in part to recent tax and spending policies, and the CBO forecasts high deficits over the coming decade well above the Treasury’s targets.





