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…

U.S. Counties Show Divergent Economic Fortunes in 2024, With Significant Gains and Declines Across Regions

The economic landscape of the United States in 2024 presented a mosaic of growth and contraction at the county level, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding in a substantial…

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

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

The U.S. Outdoor Recreation Economy Contributes $696.7 Billion to GDP in 2024, Showing Steady Growth

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has unveiled its latest comprehensive report on the nation’s outdoor recreation economy, revealing a significant economic powerhouse that contributed $696.7 billion to the…

Foreign Direct Investment Soars in U.S. Businesses, 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 increase of $76.8 billion, or 49.5 percent, from the…