Activities of U.S. Affiliates of Foreign Multinational Enterprises, 2024

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

U.S. Direct Investment Abroad and Foreign Direct Investment in the U.S. Show Significant Growth in 2025

The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad reached $7.14 trillion by the end of 2025, marking a substantial increase of $438.1 billion from the previous year. This expansion was…

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in July, Driven by Increased Imports and Decreased Exports

The United States experienced a significant widening of its goods and services deficit in July, reaching $88.6 billion, a notable increase of $17.4 billion from the revised $71.2 billion deficit…

U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens Significantly in Q2 2026, Signaling Shifting Economic Dynamics

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

U.S. Personal Income Sees Modest Growth in August, Consumer Spending Accelerates

August witnessed a notable uptick in consumer activity, as personal income edged upward while personal consumption expenditures (PCE) experienced a significant surge, according to the latest data released by the…

U.S. Economy Shows Resilience with 2.2% Growth in Q2 2026, Driven by Strong Consumer and Investment Spending

The United States economy demonstrated robust growth in the second quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) expanding at an annual rate of 2.2 percent. This upward revision,…

County Economies Show Divergent Growth in 2024, Driven by Shifting Economic Landscapes

County Economies Show Divergent Growth in 2024, Driven by Shifting Economic Landscapes The economic pulse of the United States in 2024 revealed a nation of varied fortunes at the county…

Real Personal Consumption Expenditures by State and Real Personal Income by State, 2024

Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) unveiled its latest annual statistics on real personal consumption expenditures (PCE), real personal income, and regional price parities (RPPs) for all 50…

Foreign Direct Investment Fuels U.S. Economy with Record $232.2 Billion in 2025 Expenditures

Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses surged to a remarkable $232.2 billion in 2025, marking a significant 49.5 percent increase, or $76.8 billion, from…

Majority-Owned U.S. Affiliates of Foreign Multinational Enterprises Employ 8.57 Million Workers in 2024, Marking a Slight Increase

Majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) provided employment for 8.57 million workers across the United States in 2024, a modest increase of 0.2 percent from the 8.56 million…