Lana Rhoades
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- August 1, 2026
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U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens in First Quarter 2026 Amidst Shifting Income Flows and Goods Trade Adjustments
The United States experienced a notable widening of its current-account deficit in the first quarter of 2026, expanding by $5.8 billion, or 2.6 percent, to reach $226.8 billion. This increase,…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 31, 2026
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U.S. International Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in May, Driven by Goods
The United States experienced a significant expansion in its trade deficit in May, with the gap between exports and imports of goods and services reaching $77.6 billion. This marks a…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 31, 2026
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Foreign Multinational Enterprises’ U.S. Affiliates Employ 8.57 Million Workers in 2024, Showing Modest Growth
Majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises employed 8.57 million workers in the United States in 2024, marking a slight increase of 0.2 percent from 8.56 million workers in 2023,…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 31, 2026
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Personal Income Sees Modest Growth in June, Consumer Spending Edges Upward Amid Shifting Economic Currents
The U.S. economy continued its intricate dance in June, with personal income registering a modest increase of $54.9 billion, or 0.2 percent at a monthly rate. This uptick, as reported…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 30, 2026
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U.S. Economy Slows to 1.5% Growth in Second Quarter of 2026 Amid Shifting Economic Dynamics
The U.S. economy exhibited a notable slowdown in the second quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) expanding at an annualized rate of 1.5 percent, according to the…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 29, 2026
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U.S. Direct Investment Abroad and Foreign Direct Investment in the United States Show Robust Growth in 2025
The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad reached $7.14 trillion at the close of 2025, marking a significant increase of $438.1 billion from the previous year. This expansion, detailed…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 26, 2026
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Global Employment Footprint of U.S. Multinational Enterprises Contracts Slightly in 2023
Worldwide employment by U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) experienced a marginal decrease of 0.4 percent in 2023, settling at 43.9 million workers. This figure, based on preliminary data released by the…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 26, 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 experienced a significant economic rebound in 2023, with its real gross domestic product (GDP) growing by 3.0 percent, a notable turnaround from the 2.1 percent contraction recorded in…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 26, 2026
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Economic Growth and Income Trends Across U.S. Counties Revealed in Latest Bureau of Economic Analysis Report
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its comprehensive annual estimates for county-level Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and personal income for 2024, painting a detailed picture of economic…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 26, 2026
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U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Releases Key 2024 State-Level Economic Data
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today unveiled its comprehensive annual statistics for 2024, offering a detailed snapshot of real personal consumption expenditures (PCE), real personal income, and regional…
