US Monthly Budget Statement (Mar) -164.0B vs. Exp. -156.75B (Prev. -308B)

The US Monthly Budget Statement reported a deficit of $164 billion for March, which exceeds expectations of a $156.75 billion deficit but is an improvement from the previous month's deficit of $308 billion.

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18:03

US President Trump plans to request USD 98bln in supplemental funds for Iran war and more, Politico reports

18:02

White House officials says doubts prevail in the White House and now Trump believes that opening the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely anytime soon, according to Al Jazeera citing Reuters

18:00

US Monthly Budget Statement (Mar) -164.0B vs. Exp. -156.75B (Prev. -308B)

17:46

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Araqchi traveled to Pakistan to participate in the negotiations, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reports

17:45

Pakistan PM on US-Iran talks, says the this phase of talks is a make or break to seek a permanent ceasefire

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This narrower gap may reflect better revenue collection or tighter spending, which could influence views on fiscal policy and ultimately impact interest rates and growth projections.

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