The Budget Balance represents the difference between a government's total revenues (primarily from taxes) and its total expenditures. A positive value indicates a budget surplus, while a negative value indicates a budget deficit. This indicator is crucial for assessing a country's fiscal health and its need for future borrowing. It reflects the government's ability to fund its operations without increasing national debt.
The balance is calculated by subtracting total government outlays from total government receipts during a specific fiscal period. Data is collected from various government agencies and the central treasury.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | -97.60 | -84.00 | -13.60 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | -166.00 | -133.20 | -32.80 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | -163.68 | -148.30 | -15.38 |
| May 29, 2026 | -60.14 | -50.70 | -9.44 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | -199.54 | -148.00 | -51.54 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | -100.59 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 40.06 | 49.50 | -9.44 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | -115.50 | -95.40 | -20.10 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | -101.60 | -86.40 | -15.20 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | -81.52 | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | -102.19 | -86.10 | -16.09 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | -91.52 | -96.10 | +4.58 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | -175.58 | -113.70 | -61.88 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | -108.11 | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -125.89 | -116.00 | -9.89 |
| May 30, 2025 | -55.54 | -58.10 | +2.56 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | -71.62 | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2025 | -97.23 | -91.80 | -5.43 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 63.74 | 35.30 | +28.44 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | -80.37 | -60.30 | -20.07 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | -99.10 | -83.40 | -15.70 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | -101.47 | -78.60 | -22.87 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | -138.26 | -118.90 | -19.36 |
| May 29, 2024 | -69.64 | -47.10 | -22.54 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | -113.86 | -104.00 | -9.86 |
| Feb 7, 2024 | -193.43 | -180.00 | -13.43 |
