🚨BREAKING: The U.S. posted a massive $198 BILLION surplus in September — the largest September surplus on record, according to Scott Bessent.

“September’s monthly surplus of $198 billion was the largest surplus of any September on record and 147% higher than last year.”

— Jack (@jackunheard) October 17, 2025

 

While this is the biggest September on record, we ought to temper our enthusiasm just a bit, as September is often a surplus month:

BUT THEN, THERE'S THIS:

US budget deficit dips in fiscal 2025 on boost from tariffs, education spending cuts