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. 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.