Investment The U.S. budget deficit just hit almost $2 trillion — and Washington isn’t doing much about it Last updated: October 16, 2026 8:00 pm admin 3 hours ago Share SHARE The deficit figure is the largest since 2021 and amounts to an estimated 6.2% of U.S. gross domestic product. Source: MarketWatch You Might Also Like CoreWeave’s AI bonds tumble, raising red flags for the wider market This city saw 1 in 3 home sellers slash their asking price in September to attract reluctant buyers I got a $499 body scan to see if I have cancer. Here’s what I learned. This is why you might see 8% mortgage rates soon A happier retirement contains these 3 elements Share This Article Facebook Email Print Previous Article ‘Michael’ to Receive Musical Tribute at 2026 Gotham Film Awards Next Article No DREAM, fewer offspring: Protein complex may play key role in plant fertility Leave a Comment Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.