US Counties Show Divergent Economic Fortunes in 2024 Amid Shifting Economic Landscape

The economic landscape of the United States in 2024 presented a complex and varied picture at the county level, with nearly three-quarters of counties experiencing an increase in real gross…

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Releases Comprehensive 2024 State-Level Economic Data on Personal Consumption, Income, and Price Parities

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today unveiled its comprehensive annual statistics for 2024, offering an in-depth look at real personal consumption expenditures (PCE), real personal income, and regional…

The Outdoor Recreation Economy Contributes Significantly to the U.S. GDP, Valued at $696.7 Billion in 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has unveiled comprehensive new statistics detailing the robust economic footprint of the nation’s outdoor recreation sector. The latest figures for 2024 reveal that…

Foreign Direct Investment Surges in U.S. Economy, Reaching $232.2 Billion in 2025

Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses surged to $232.2 billion in 2025, marking a substantial 49.5 percent increase from the previous year, according to…

Foreign Multinational Enterprises Bolster U.S. Employment and Economic Output Despite Slight Dip in Share

Majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) employed 8.57 million workers in the United States in 2024, representing a marginal 0.2 percent increase from 8.56 million workers in 2023.…

U.S. Direct Investment Abroad and Foreign Direct Investment in the United States Reach New Highs in 2025

The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad surged by $438.1 billion to a record $7.14 trillion by the close of 2025. Concurrently, foreign direct investment in the United States…

U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens Significantly in Second Quarter of 2026

The U.S. current-account deficit, a key indicator of the nation’s international economic transactions, expanded by a notable $33.4 billion, or 15.7 percent, to reach $246.0 billion in the second quarter…

August Sees Modest Personal Income Growth Amidst Rising Consumer Spending and Persistent Inflationary Pressures

Personal income experienced a modest increase of $66.6 billion, representing a 0.2 percent rise on a monthly basis in August, according to the latest estimates released by the U.S. Bureau…

U.S. Economy Shows Resilience as Real GDP Accelerates in Second Quarter of 2026

The U.S. economy demonstrated robust growth in the second quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at an annual rate of 2.2 percent, according to the third…

U.S. International Trade Deficit Widens Significantly in August, Driven by Increased Imports

The United States experienced a substantial widening of its trade deficit in goods and services for August, reaching $105.6 billion, an increase of $12.7 billion from the revised $92.8 billion…