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Current account deficit narrows 43% in Q2, slightly more than expected

The U.S. Current Account deficit narrowed 43% to -$251.3B in Q2 2025 from -$439.8B prior (revised from -$450.2B) in Q1, as tariffs depressed imports, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of ...

India’s current account deficit widens to $13.2 billion in Q3FY26

India's current account deficit increased to $13.2 billion in Q3FY26, driven by a higher merchandise trade deficit and ...
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IMF Urges U.S. to Cut Fiscal Deficit to Reduce Trade and Current Account Gaps

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the United States to address its rising fiscal deficit as a key step toward ...
Cfr.org

Not a current account deficit. A capital account surplus.

Nouriel has already commented on the Economic Report of the President. He didn’t exactly like its international chapter. It didn’t rub me the wrong way quite as strongly - in part because I am more ...
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IMF Official Highlights U.S. Current Account Deficit Concerns

The IMF's First Deputy Managing Director stressed the need for the U.S. to reduce its current account deficit, despite its weakened policy position. Still, the U.S. dollar remains central to the ...

IMF calls for US fiscal consolidation to bring down 'too big' current account deficit

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday called on the United States to reduce its growing fiscal deficit as the best way to bring down current ...