The latest budget numbers

  • September surplus $82.2B vs $83.0B exp
  • The FY deficit was 4.6% of GDP compared to 3.8% a year earlier
  • Outlays $4.4T vs $4.1T a year ago
  • Receipts $3.5T vs $3.3T a year ago

The US has had good growth for the past two years, but it's come at a price.