fiscal

The centre-right DA voted against the fiscal framework - a key part of the budget - after rejecting an increase in VAT, and demanding a cut in spending across all government departments.

It could mean that in order to meet her own fiscal rules, she would have to raise taxes or make cuts to government spending.

What America really needs are open markets, fiscal responsibility and stable trade relationships — not a rerun and enlargement of the last trade war.

This is what is known as fiscal drag - not a phrase you'll hear talked about much, but it is important.

The president’s order also creates an artificial fiscal cliff.