statementSaid on 2026-11-06
In October, budget interest expenses rose 10.6% year-on-year and amounted to $115.5 billion; over the last 12 months expenses totaled $1.37 trillion, about 4.2% of GDP.
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В октябре процентные расходы бюджета выросли на 10.6% г/г и составили $115.5 млрд, в сумме за последние 12 месяцев расходы составили $1.37 трлн, что составляет около 4.2% от ВВП.
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