| Source | |
| Measures | Difference in value between the federal government's income and spending during the previous month; |
| Usual Effect | 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; |
| Frequency | Released monthly, usually on the eighth business day after the month ends; |
| Next Release | |
| FF Notes | A positive number indicates a budget surplus, a negative number indicates a deficit; |
| Also Called | Monthly Treasury Statement, Treasury Budget; |
