The Latest Breaking News from Deficit

'Surprise' budget windfalls drying up, economists warn

Australia's budget fortunes are shifting, with Deloitte Access Economics predicting a deeper deficit than predicted in the May budget.

AAP · Nov 25, 2024

Deloitte predicts December budget update will show bottom line has worsened since May, in fiscal ‘thud’

Next month’s update of the federal budget will forecast a bigger deficit for 2024-25 than was predicted in the May budget, according to the Deloitte Access Economics’ Budget Monitor, released on Tuesday.

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2024

Bendigo stay unbeaten in WNBL after big comeback

Bendigo have rallied from a 19-point deficit to stretch their unbeaten start to the WNBL season to six games with a 79-71 win over Southside Flyers in Ballarat.

AAP · Nov 24, 2024

Sugar Prices Fall as Supply Concerns Fade and the Brazilian Real Weakens

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.26 (-1.20%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is down -5.30 (-0.95%). Sugar prices today are under pressure after the International Sugar Organization (ISO) lowered its 2024/25 global sugar deficit forecast to -2.51 MMT from an August...

Barchart · Nov 21, 2024

Japan's Trade Deficit Persists Amid Weak Yen And Rising Costs

Japan's trade deficit persists as imports exceed exports, impacted by a weakening yen and global uncertainties. Prime Minister Ishiba aims to enhance econo...

Top News · Nov 20, 2024

Japan records trade deficit for the fourth month straight despite export recovery

Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and the rising price of energy kept import costs high

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Greenwich school earmarked for closure due to plummeting pupil numbers and £1.2m deficit

A primary school in Greenwich has been earmarked for closure following plummeting pupil numbers.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024

DOGE's Chances Are Slim, but It Might Be Our Only Hope

Congress and the president show no interest in cutting government. Maybe outsiders can get it done.

Reason · Nov 15, 2024

Three-quarters of higher education providers ‘could be in deficit by 2025-26’

The Office for Students said up to 72% of providers could fall below the line by 2025-26 based on current trends.

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024

US October Deficit Swells 287% To $257 Billion

According to a report by the Treasury Department on Wednesday, the figure was a sharp increase of 287% from October 2023's $67 billion deficit.

Latin Times · Nov 14, 2024