[Besent: U.S. Fiscal Deficit Ratio Expected to Drop to the 3% Range] Golden Finance reports that U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent stated on Wednesday that the ratio of the U.S. fiscal deficit to GDP still has room to decline and could fall to the 3% range. Besent said at an event: 'The deficit-to-GDP ratio—this is the key indicator—is currently starting with a "5".' He added that the deficit for the fiscal year ending September 30 has narrowed compared to the previous year. Due to the federal government shutdown, the Treasury has yet to release annual deficit data. When asked whether he hopes the deficit-to-GDP ratio will start with a "3," Besent replied: 'Yes, it is still possible.'