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12.05.202618:00:00UTC+00U.S. Federal Budget Swings to Surplus in April After March Deficit

The U.S. federal budget balance recorded a sharp turnaround in April 2026, shifting from a sizeable deficit to a substantial surplus, according to data updated on 12 May 2026. After posting a deficit of -$164.0 billion in March 2026, the federal budget moved to a surplus of $215.0 billion in April.

The swing of nearly $379 billion in the monthly balance underscores the volatility often seen around this period of the fiscal calendar, when tax receipts and scheduled outlays can fluctuate significantly. While the figures highlight a strong monthly improvement in the government’s cash position, they do not on their own reflect the broader, full-year fiscal trajectory. Investors and policymakers will now be watching subsequent months’ data to gauge whether April’s surplus signals any shift in underlying budget dynamics or remains a seasonal one-off.

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