# Fiscal Policy US budget deficit shrinks 17% in first four months of fiscal year, driven by tariff revenue. Meanwhile, concerns rise over national debt and potential spending cuts. ### About Fiscal Policy Fiscal policy refers to the use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy. ### Insights - Fiscal Policy engagements is up 23.11% from the previous week. - Fiscal Policy posts created is up 45.36% from the previous week. ### Engagements: [----------] (24h)  [Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/government-spending/time-series/interactions.tsv) Current Value: [----------] Daily Average: [----------] [--] Week: [-----------] +23% [--] Month: [-----------] -23% [--] Months: [-------------] -43% [--] Year: [-------------] +11% 1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-06-04 1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-09-13 Engagements by network (24h): YouTube: [---------] X: [---------] TikTok: [---------] Reddit: [------] Instagram: [-------] News: [------] ### Mentions: [------] (24h)  [Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/government-spending/time-series/posts_active.tsv) Current Value: [------] Daily Average: [------] [--] Week: [------] +0.49% [--] Month: [-------] +12% [--] Months: [-------] +50% [--] Year: [---------] +15% 1-Year High: [------] on 2026-01-30 1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-16 Mentions by network (24h): YouTube: [-----] X: [------] TikTok: [-----] Reddit: [---] Instagram: [--] News: [--] ### Creators: [------] (24h)  [Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/government-spending/time-series/contributors_active.tsv) [------] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Fiscal Policy in the last [--] hours which is down 12% from [------] in the previous [--] hours Daily Average: [-----] [--] Week: [------] -1.10% [--] Month: [-------] +12% [--] Months: [-------] +38% [--] Year: [-------] -1.10% 1-Year High: [------] on 2026-01-30 1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-08-17 The most influential creators that mention Fiscal Policy in the last [--] hours | Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements | | ------- | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- | | [@brownsigmamale](/creator/tiktok/brownsigmamale) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments) | [--] | [---------] | [---] | [-------] | | [@melisabracero](/creator/tiktok/melisabracero) | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@noahperlofit](/creator/youtube/noahperlofit) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@KobeissiLetter](/creator/twitter/KobeissiLetter) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@mitchellvii](/creator/twitter/mitchellvii) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@sh3bulk](/creator/tiktok/sh3bulk) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@HealthyAlfred](/creator/twitter/HealthyAlfred) | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [-------] | | [@king_motiv8](/creator/youtube/king_motiv8) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@joexfitness](/creator/tiktok/joexfitness) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] | [View More](/list/creators/government-spending/100) ### Sentiment: 53%  [Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/government-spending/time-series/sentiment.tsv) Current Value: 53% Daily Average: 45% [--] Week: 47% -2% [--] Month: 50% +4% [--] Months: 50% +4% [--] Year: 50% +6% 1-Year High: 89% on 2025-03-23 1-Year Low: 10% on 2025-02-17 Most Supportive Themes: - Economic Outlook and Growth: (10%) Discussions around positive economic outlooks, domestic demand driving growth, and government spending supporting the economy. Most Critical Themes: - Fiscal Deficits and National Debt: (35%) Significant fiscal deficits reported by countries and concerns about the national debt being out of control. - Spending Cuts and Budget Adjustments: (25%) Proposals for spending cuts and budget adjustments by various countries to address deficits. - Tariffs and Trade Imbalances: (15%) The impact of tariffs on trade, particularly concerning trade deficits with countries like China. ### Top Fiscal Policy News Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours *Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.* "RBA deputy governor defends central bank from critics wonders if Australia is more inflation-prone - ABC News RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser says central banks should not criticise normal government spending choices but he wonders if Australia's economy is more inflation-prone because it is so finely balanced" [News Link](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-11/rba-deputy-governor-says-rba-not-criticise-government-policy/106331502) [@abcnews](/creator/x/abcnews) 2026-02-15T22:03Z 2.7M followers, [---] engagements "B.C. budget: Provincial deficit 'unsustainable' The British Columbia government didnt have the opportunity to hint about what was coming in the provincial budget in its annual throne speech but both the premier and his finance minister have foreshadowed a cinching of government spending" [News Link](https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/provincial-deficit-unsustainable-as-budget-comes-tuesday-bc-official-says/) [@CTVNews](/creator/x/CTVNews) 2026-02-15T17:50Z 2.5M followers, [----] engagements "Mikaela Shiffrin's Scores Highlights from Women's Giant Slalom at Winter Olympics American alpine skiier Mikaela Shiffrin was unable to overcome a first-run deficit of over a second in the women's giant slalom finals at the [----] Milan Cortina Olympics" [News Link](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25397154-mikaela-shiffrins-scores-highlights-womens-giant-slalom-winter-olympics) [@BleacherReport](/creator/x/BleacherReport) 2026-02-15T15:01Z 19.9M followers, [---] engagements "B.C.’s provincial deficit ‘unsustainable’ as budget day nears official says Globalnews.ca British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey recently predicted that she was going to be the "least popular person in the province for a while."" [News Link](https://globalnews.ca/news/11668687/bc-deficit-unsustainable-budget-day/) [@globalnews](/creator/x/globalnews) 2026-02-15T14:50Z 958.8K followers, [----] engagements ### Top Fiscal Policy Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours *Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.* "Buying #Copper now is like buying $BTC in [----] at $40k The shortage has begun & will continue to worsen into [----] leading to a [--] million ton deficit. AI data centers EVs & Grid expansion is driving this demand. Very soon you wont see Copper below $10. Bookmark this" [X Link](https://x.com/MrMikeInvesting/status/2023180617777828073) [@MrMikeInvesting](/creator/x/MrMikeInvesting) 2026-02-15T23:40Z 255.7K followers, 33.6K engagements "Chicken breast. Egg whites. Tilapia. Fat-free Greek yogurt. Rice cakes. The bodybuilding staples. All low-fat pure protein nutritionally incomplete. This isn't because these foods are optimal. It's because when you're on drugs that handle muscle preservation appetite suppression and hormonal stability these foods achieve a deficit with minimal thought. They're convenience foods for people whose biochemistry is on autopilot. For naturals these foods are: - Unsatiating (no fat to trigger fullness) - Hormonally suppressive (no cholesterol for testosterone) - Nutritionally incomplete (missing" [X Link](https://x.com/SamaHoole/status/2023111662715163115) [@SamaHoole](/creator/x/SamaHoole) 2026-02-15T19:06Z 84.9K followers, [----] engagements "The Kremlin Just Accidentally SILENCED Its Own Army The Kremlin is paralyzing its own army. By throttling Telegram to silence dissent theyve severed the primary communication line for their front-line troops. No Starlink no Telegram and no way to coordinate strikes. This isnt just censorship; its a self-inflicted tactical blackout that leaves Russian units blind and isolated. We are witnessing a systemic collapse where internal control is being prioritized over military survival. As fiscal ruin meets communication friction the Russian state is fracturing exactly like it did in [----]. The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gbJBGhT7MYo) [@jasonjaysmart](/creator/youtube/jasonjaysmart) 2026-02-15T18:34Z 264K followers, 11.9K engagements "If ever you're upset about anything Maryland basketball-related remember that Rutgers is locked in with Steve Pikiell at about $4 mil a year () through [----] () and they can't fire him because they have a $500 million () deficit" [X Link](https://x.com/Jeff_Ermann/status/2023095641304617299) [@Jeff_Ermann](/creator/x/Jeff_Ermann) 2026-02-15T18:02Z 27.6K followers, 22.4K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
Fiscal Policy
US budget deficit shrinks 17% in first four months of fiscal year, driven by tariff revenue. Meanwhile, concerns rise over national debt and potential spending cuts.
About Fiscal Policy
Fiscal policy refers to the use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy.
Insights
- Fiscal Policy engagements is up 23.11% from the previous week.
- Fiscal Policy posts created is up 45.36% from the previous week.
Engagements: [----------] (24h)
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [----------]
Daily Average: [----------]
[--] Week: [-----------] +23%
[--] Month: [-----------] -23%
[--] Months: [-------------] -43%
[--] Year: [-------------] +11%
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-06-04
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-09-13
Engagements by network (24h): YouTube: [---------] X: [---------] TikTok: [---------] Reddit: [------] Instagram: [-------] News: [------]
Mentions: [------] (24h)
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [------]
Daily Average: [------]
[--] Week: [------] +0.49%
[--] Month: [-------] +12%
[--] Months: [-------] +50%
[--] Year: [---------] +15%
1-Year High: [------] on 2026-01-30
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-16
Mentions by network (24h): YouTube: [-----] X: [------] TikTok: [-----] Reddit: [---] Instagram: [--] News: [--]
Creators: [------] (24h)
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
[------] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Fiscal Policy in the last [--] hours which is down 12% from [------] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]
[--] Week: [------] -1.10%
[--] Month: [-------] +12%
[--] Months: [-------] +38%
[--] Year: [-------] -1.10%
1-Year High: [------] on 2026-01-30
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-08-17
The most influential creators that mention Fiscal Policy in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @brownsigmamale | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [---] | [-------] |
| @melisabracero | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @noahperlofit | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @KobeissiLetter | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @mitchellvii | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @sh3bulk | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @HealthyAlfred | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [-------] |
| @king_motiv8 | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @joexfitness | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
Sentiment: 53%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 53%
Daily Average: 45%
[--] Week: 47% -2%
[--] Month: 50% +4%
[--] Months: 50% +4%
[--] Year: 50% +6%
1-Year High: 89% on 2025-03-23
1-Year Low: 10% on 2025-02-17
Most Supportive Themes:
- Economic Outlook and Growth: (10%) Discussions around positive economic outlooks, domestic demand driving growth, and government spending supporting the economy.
Most Critical Themes:
- Fiscal Deficits and National Debt: (35%) Significant fiscal deficits reported by countries and concerns about the national debt being out of control.
- Spending Cuts and Budget Adjustments: (25%) Proposals for spending cuts and budget adjustments by various countries to address deficits.
- Tariffs and Trade Imbalances: (15%) The impact of tariffs on trade, particularly concerning trade deficits with countries like China.
Top Fiscal Policy News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"RBA deputy governor defends central bank from critics wonders if Australia is more inflation-prone - ABC News RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser says central banks should not criticise normal government spending choices but he wonders if Australia's economy is more inflation-prone because it is so finely balanced"
News Link @abcnews 2026-02-15T22:03Z 2.7M followers, [---] engagements
"B.C. budget: Provincial deficit 'unsustainable' The British Columbia government didnt have the opportunity to hint about what was coming in the provincial budget in its annual throne speech but both the premier and his finance minister have foreshadowed a cinching of government spending"
News Link @CTVNews 2026-02-15T17:50Z 2.5M followers, [----] engagements
"Mikaela Shiffrin's Scores Highlights from Women's Giant Slalom at Winter Olympics American alpine skiier Mikaela Shiffrin was unable to overcome a first-run deficit of over a second in the women's giant slalom finals at the [----] Milan Cortina Olympics"
News Link @BleacherReport 2026-02-15T15:01Z 19.9M followers, [---] engagements
"B.C.’s provincial deficit ‘unsustainable’ as budget day nears official says Globalnews.ca British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey recently predicted that she was going to be the "least popular person in the province for a while.""
News Link @globalnews 2026-02-15T14:50Z 958.8K followers, [----] engagements
Top Fiscal Policy Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Buying #Copper now is like buying $BTC in [----] at $40k The shortage has begun & will continue to worsen into [----] leading to a [--] million ton deficit. AI data centers EVs & Grid expansion is driving this demand. Very soon you wont see Copper below $10. Bookmark this"
X Link @MrMikeInvesting 2026-02-15T23:40Z 255.7K followers, 33.6K engagements
"Chicken breast. Egg whites. Tilapia. Fat-free Greek yogurt. Rice cakes. The bodybuilding staples. All low-fat pure protein nutritionally incomplete. This isn't because these foods are optimal. It's because when you're on drugs that handle muscle preservation appetite suppression and hormonal stability these foods achieve a deficit with minimal thought. They're convenience foods for people whose biochemistry is on autopilot. For naturals these foods are: - Unsatiating (no fat to trigger fullness) - Hormonally suppressive (no cholesterol for testosterone) - Nutritionally incomplete (missing"
X Link @SamaHoole 2026-02-15T19:06Z 84.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The Kremlin Just Accidentally SILENCED Its Own Army The Kremlin is paralyzing its own army. By throttling Telegram to silence dissent theyve severed the primary communication line for their front-line troops. No Starlink no Telegram and no way to coordinate strikes. This isnt just censorship; its a self-inflicted tactical blackout that leaves Russian units blind and isolated. We are witnessing a systemic collapse where internal control is being prioritized over military survival. As fiscal ruin meets communication friction the Russian state is fracturing exactly like it did in [----]. The"
YouTube Link @jasonjaysmart 2026-02-15T18:34Z 264K followers, 11.9K engagements
"If ever you're upset about anything Maryland basketball-related remember that Rutgers is locked in with Steve Pikiell at about $4 mil a year () through [----] () and they can't fire him because they have a $500 million () deficit"
X Link @Jeff_Ermann 2026-02-15T18:02Z 27.6K followers, 22.4K engagements
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