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The TGA balance can fluctuate significantly over time, depending on a range of factors, such as the timing of tax collections and government spending. In recent years, the TGA has received increased attention as a result of debates around the federal debt ceiling, which can impact the government's ability to borrow funds and, thus its cash balances in the TGA.
The TGA balance can fluctuate significantly over time, depending on a range of factors, such as the timing of tax collections and government spending. In recent years, the TGA has received increased attention as a result of debates around the federal debt ceiling, which can impact the government's ability to borrow funds and, thus its cash balances in the TGA.


* TGA currently has $490 billion, it has come down almost $500 billion since mid-2022.  
* TGA currently has $490 billion, it has come down almost $500 billion since mid-2022. <ref>https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/WTREGEN</ref>
* Due to the debt limit not yet being solved in the US, the TGA is expected to continue declining in the short term. Adding liquidity to reserves and markets.  
* Due to the debt limit not yet being solved in the US, the TGA is expected to continue declining in the short term. Adding liquidity to reserves and markets.