1.   And annual budget deficits have widened.

2.   And the trade deficit did not widen further in June, as economists had expected.

3.   As the deficit widens and borrowing grows, the government faces rising interest costs to attract lenders.

4.   Brazil stocks fell on concern the deficit will widen after the Supreme Court suspended voting on spending cuts.

5.   A separate government report today showed that the broadest measure of U.S. trade improved during the first quarter even as the merchandise trade deficit widened.

6.   A report showing declining business confidence in Germany and news that the U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly widened in May also buffeted the dollar today.

7.   A separate government report released today showed the broadest measure of U.S. trade improved during the first quarter even as the merchandise trade deficit widened.

8.   Gingrich argued today that running into the debt ceiling might in the long run be preferable to letting the deficit widen.

9.   Higher levels of economic growth typically mean demand for imports will increase and the current account deficit will widen.

10.   If officials continue cutting rates and allow the trade deficit to widen they risk accelerating inflation.