Lana Rhoades
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 12, 2026
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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Deficit Narrows Significantly in January
The United States experienced a notable reduction in its trade deficit for goods and services in January, a positive development signaling a potential shift in the nation’s balance of trade.…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 10, 2026
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The Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account Shows Robust Growth in 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its latest Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account, revealing a significant surge in the economic activity of the arts and cultural…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 10, 2026
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The Marine Economy Contributed $511 Billion to U.S. GDP in 2023, Showing Robust Growth
The United States marine economy demonstrated significant economic vitality in 2023, contributing an impressive $511.0 billion, or 1.8 percent, to the nation’s current-dollar Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This marks a…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 9, 2026
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Foreign Direct Investment in U.S. Businesses Declines 14.2% in 2024, Driven by Reduced Acquisitions
Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $151.0 billion in 2024, according to preliminary statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 9, 2026
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U.S. Direct Investment Positions Show Significant Growth in 2024, Driven by European and Manufacturing Sectors
The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad, a key indicator of American economic engagement with the global marketplace, saw a substantial increase of $206.3 billion, reaching a total of…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 9, 2026
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Global Workforce of U.S. Multinational Enterprises Sees Slight Decline in 2023, While Investment and R&D Expenditures Rise
The worldwide employment figures for U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) experienced a marginal decrease of 0.4 percent in 2023, settling at 43.9 million workers. This represents a reduction from the revised…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 8, 2026
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Puerto Rico’s Real Gross Domestic Product Increased 3.0 Percent in 2023 After Decreasing 2.1 Percent in 2022
Puerto Rico’s economy demonstrated a notable rebound in 2023, with real gross domestic product (GDP) experiencing a robust increase of 3.0 percent. This marks a significant turnaround from the 2.1…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 8, 2026
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Foreign-Owned Companies Bolster U.S. Workforce with 8.66 Million Jobs in 2023, Contributing Significantly to Economic Output
The U.S. economy continued to benefit from the significant presence of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) in 2023, as their majority-owned U.S. affiliates employed a record 8.66 million workers. This figure…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 8, 2026
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U.S. Current-Account Deficit Narrows Significantly in Third Quarter of 2025, Driven by Income Flows and Services
Washington D.C. – The United States witnessed a notable improvement in its international economic standing during the third quarter of 2025, as the current-account deficit contracted by $22.8 billion, or…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 7, 2026
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The U.S. Net International Investment Position Reaches a Negative $27.61 Trillion in Q3 2025
The United States’ net international investment position, a critical indicator of the nation’s financial standing with the rest of the world, registered a deficit of $27.61 trillion at the close…
