U.S. Current-Account Deficit Narrows Significantly in Fourth Quarter of 2025, Driven by Income Surpluses and Reduced Goods Deficit

The United States experienced a notable reduction in its current-account deficit during the fourth quarter of 2025, a key indicator of the nation’s economic interactions with the rest of the…

The Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account Shows Robust Growth in 2023

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today unveiled a comprehensive report detailing the significant economic contributions of the arts and cultural sector in 2023. The Arts and Cultural Production…

The Marine Economy Satellite Account Reveals Robust Growth and Significant Contribution to U.S. GDP in 2023

The U.S. marine economy demonstrated a strong performance in 2023, contributing significantly to the nation’s economic output and showing robust growth in employment and compensation. Statistics released by the U.S.…

Foreign Direct Investment in U.S. Businesses Declines 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, a notable decrease from the previous year, according to preliminary statistics released by…

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, a key indicator of American economic engagement with the global marketplace, experienced a substantial increase of $206.3 billion, reaching a new high…

Worldwide Employment by U.S. Multinational Enterprises Decreased Slightly in 2023, Reflecting Global Economic Shifts

Washington D.C. – In 2023, U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) experienced a marginal decline in their global workforce, employing 43.9 million individuals, a 0.4 percent decrease from the revised 44.1 million…

Puerto Rico’s Real Gross Domestic Product Increased 3.0 Percent in 2023

Puerto Rico’s economy experienced a notable rebound in 2023, with real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing by 3.0 percent. This marks a significant turnaround from the 2.1 percent decrease recorded…

Foreign-Owned Companies Bolster U.S. Economy with Record Employment and Investment

The United States economy experienced a significant boost in 2023 from the operations of majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs), with these entities employing a record 8.66 million…

U.S. Current-Account Deficit Narrows in Third Quarter 2025 Driven by Primary Income Surplus and Services Growth

Washington D.C. – The United States experienced a significant narrowing of its current-account deficit in the third quarter of 2025, shrinking by $22.8 billion, or 9.2 percent, to $226.4 billion.…

U.S. International Investment Position Widens to a Net Deficit of $27.61 Trillion in Q3 2025

The United States recorded a significant widening of its net international investment position, reporting a deficit of $27.61 trillion at the close of the third quarter of 2025. This figure,…