U.S. Real Gross Domestic Product Grew at a Modest 0.5 Percent Annual Rate in Fourth Quarter 2025, Revised Downward Amidst Government Shutdown Impacts

The U.S. economy demonstrated a more tempered growth trajectory in the fourth quarter of 2025, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding at an annual rate of 0.5 percent. This…

February Personal Income Declines Slightly as Consumer Spending Sees Modest Growth Amidst Lingering Economic Uncertainty

Personal income experienced a marginal decrease of $18.2 billion, or 0.1 percent, in February, according to newly released data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). This slight contraction…

The U.S. Marine Economy Contributes $511 Billion to GDP in 2023, Demonstrating Robust Growth

The U.S. marine economy played a significant role in the nation’s economic landscape in 2023, contributing $511.0 billion, or 1.8 percent, to the current-dollar U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). This…

Foreign Direct Investment in the U.S. Declines 14.2% in 2024 Amid Shifting Global Economic Landscape

Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $151.0 billion in 2024, according to preliminary statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis…

The U.S. Direct Investment Abroad and Foreign Direct Investment in the United States Positions Show Significant Growth in 2024

The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad reached $6.83 trillion at the close of 2024, marking an increase of $206.3 billion from the previous year, according to recently released…

Worldwide Employment by U.S. Multinational Enterprises Decreased 0.4 Percent to 43.9 Million Workers in 2023

Washington D.C. – August 22, 2025 – The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today released preliminary statistics indicating a slight contraction in the global workforce employed by U.S. multinational…

Puerto Rico’s Real Gross Domestic Product Rebounds in 2023 with a 3.0 Percent Increase

The economy of Puerto Rico experienced a significant turnaround in 2023, with real gross domestic product (GDP) surging by 3.0 percent. This robust growth marks a notable recovery from the…

Foreign Multinational Enterprises Drive U.S. Employment Growth and Economic Contribution

The United States continues to be a significant destination for foreign investment, with majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) demonstrating robust growth in employment and economic contributions in…

County Economies Show Varied Growth and Contraction in 2024 Amidst National Economic Shifts

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its latest county-level economic data, revealing a dynamic landscape across the nation in 2024. Real gross domestic product (GDP) experienced growth…

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Releases Comprehensive 2024 State-Level Economic Data

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today unveiled its latest comprehensive annual statistics, offering a detailed look at the economic landscape of all 50 states and the District of…