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 12, 2026 | -432.00 | -348.30 | -83.70 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | -120.00 | -135.80 | +15.80 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | -293.00 | -282.90 | -10.10 |
| May 12, 2026 | 215.00 | 157.20 | +57.80 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | -164.00 | -157.80 | -6.20 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | -308.00 | -304.40 | -3.60 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | -95.00 | -94.60 | -0.40 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | -145.00 | -144.50 | -0.50 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | -173.00 | -186.50 | +13.50 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | -284.00 | -223.40 | -60.60 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 198.00 | 42.30 | +155.70 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | -345.00 | -305.70 | -39.30 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | -291.00 | -206.70 | -84.30 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 27.00 | -41.50 | +68.50 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | -316.00 | -314.30 | -1.70 |
| May 12, 2025 | 258.00 | 256.40 | +1.60 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | -161.00 | -115.90 | -45.10 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | -307.00 | -302.50 | -4.50 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | -129.00 | -88.10 | -40.90 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | -87.00 | -80.00 | -7.00 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | -257.00 | -226.40 | -30.60 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | -244.00 | -254.30 | +10.30 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | -347.00 | -279.60 | -67.40 |
| May 10, 2024 | 210.00 | 244.50 | -34.50 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | -236.00 | -209.40 | -26.60 |
| Mar 12, 2024 | -296.00 | -298.50 | +2.50 |
