US Treasury Decreases Third-Quarter Borrowing Estimate

US Treasury Decreases Third-Quarter Borrowing Estimate
The U.S. Treasury building is seen in Washington, on Sept. 29, 2008. Jim Bourg/Reuters
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The U.S. Treasury said on Monday it plans to borrow $673 billion in the third quarter, less than the May estimate of $821 billion, due to having a higher balance at the beginning of the quarter and lower outlays.

The third-quarter estimate assumes an end-Sept. cash balance of $750 billion, the Treasury said in a statement.