Question 1

What is Federal Surplus or Deficit [-]?

Accepted Answer

Dates represent the end of the fiscal year. Fiscal year series are updated with official OMB figures in January or February. In October, the latest fiscal year is updated with figures from the Treasury Department (September figures from the Treasury's fiscal year to date series).

Question 2

Where does Federal Surplus or Deficit [-] data come from?

Accepted Answer

This dataset is sourced from FRED (FRED), a trusted provider of economic and financial data. DataSetIQ aggregates and standardizes this data for easy access and analysis.

Question 3

How often is Federal Surplus or Deficit [-] updated?

Accepted Answer

This dataset is updated on a a basis by FRED. DataSetIQ syncs the latest data regularly to ensure you have access to the most current information.

Question 4

What time period does Federal Surplus or Deficit [-] cover?

Accepted Answer

This dataset covers the period from 1901 to 2025. The temporal coverage allows for historical analysis and trend identification over 124 years of data.

Question 5

What units is Federal Surplus or Deficit [-] measured in?

Accepted Answer

The data in this dataset is measured in Mil. of $. Understanding the measurement units is important for accurate interpretation and comparison with other datasets.

Federal Surplus or Deficit [-]

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