Lana Rhoades
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 28, 2026
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The U.S. Outdoor Recreation Economy Contributes $696.7 Billion to GDP in 2024, Showing Resilience and Shifting Trends
The United States Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its latest comprehensive report on the U.S. outdoor recreation economy, revealing that in 2024, this vital sector generated a substantial…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 28, 2026
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U.S. Foreign Direct Investment Surges to $232.2 Billion in 2025, Driven by Acquisitions and Manufacturing Investments
Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses reached a robust $232.2 billion in 2025, according to preliminary statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 28, 2026
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U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens in First Quarter 2026 Amidst Shifting Income Flows
The U.S. current-account deficit, a key indicator of a nation’s international economic standing, expanded by $5.8 billion to $226.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026. This represents a 2.6…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 27, 2026
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Majority-Owned U.S. Affiliates of Foreign Multinationals Employ 8.57 Million in 2024, Driving Significant Economic Contributions
The landscape of American employment and economic output continues to be significantly shaped by the operations of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) within the United States. In 2024, majority-owned U.S. affiliates…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 27, 2026
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U.S. Direct Investment Abroad and Foreign Direct Investment in the U.S. Show Significant Growth in 2025
The United States’ direct investment position abroad experienced a substantial increase of $438.1 billion, reaching a cumulative total of $7.14 trillion by the end of 2025. This growth, as detailed…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 27, 2026
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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Deficit Narrows in June, Signaling Shifting Economic Dynamics
The United States experienced a notable contraction in its goods and services deficit in June, with the gap narrowing to $73.3 billion. This represents a significant decrease of $4.4 billion…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 27, 2026
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U.S. Economy Shows Moderate Growth in Second Quarter of 2026, Driven by Consumer Spending
The U.S. economy experienced a moderate expansion in the second quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at an annual rate of 1.5 percent, according to the…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 26, 2026
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Personal Income Sees Modest Rise in July, Driven by Compensation and Social Benefits, While Consumer Spending Grows Cautiously
In July, the United States witnessed a notable uptick in personal income, as indicated by the latest data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Personal income, a…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 23, 2026
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U.S. Personal Income Saw Modest Growth in June Amidst Shifting Economic Dynamics
Personal income in the United States experienced a modest increase of $54.9 billion, or 0.2 percent at a monthly rate, in June, according to the latest estimates released by the…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 22, 2026
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US Economy Slows to 1.5% Growth in Second Quarter 2026 Amid Shifting Economic Dynamics
The United States economy experienced a notable deceleration in its growth rate during the second quarter of 2026, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding at an annualized rate of…
