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…

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

The United States experienced a significant widening of its trade deficit in July, reaching $88.6 billion, a substantial increase of $17.4 billion from the revised $71.2 billion deficit recorded in…

U.S. Economy Shows Moderation in Second Quarter Growth, Revised Data Reveals

The U.S. economy experienced a moderation in its growth trajectory during the second quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at an annual rate of 1.5 percent,…

U.S. Personal Income Sees Modest Growth in July, Disposable Income Outpaces Spending

Personal income in the United States experienced a notable increase in July, climbing by $115.1 billion, or 0.4 percent on a monthly basis, according to the latest estimates from the…

U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens Significantly in Second Quarter of 2026, Driven by Goods Trade

The U.S. current-account deficit, a key measure of a nation’s international economic transactions, expanded by $33.4 billion, or 15.7 percent, to reach $246.0 billion in the second quarter of 2026.…

County Economies Show Mixed Performance in 2024 Amid National Economic Shifts

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its annual estimates for county-level Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and personal income today, revealing a varied economic landscape across the nation in…

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

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today unveiled its latest annual statistics, offering a detailed snapshot of the nation’s economic landscape at the state level for 2024. This significant…

The Outdoor Recreation Economy Contributes $696.7 Billion to U.S. GDP in 2024, Highlighting Growth and Shifting Activity Preferences

The United States Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its latest comprehensive report detailing the significant economic impact of the outdoor recreation sector, revealing a robust contribution of $696.7…

Foreign Direct Investment Surges in 2025: US Businesses Attract Record $232.2 Billion in Foreign Capital

Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses reached an unprecedented $232.2 billion in 2025, marking a significant surge of $76.8 billion, or 49.5 percent, compared…

U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens in First Quarter of 2026 Amidst Shifting Income Flows and Goods Trade Dynamics

The U.S. current-account deficit, a key measure of a nation’s international economic transactions, expanded by $5.8 billion, or 2.6 percent, to reach $226.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026.…