Foreign Multinational Enterprises Bolster U.S. Workforce and Economy Amidst Shifting Global Dynamics

Majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) continued to be a significant engine of employment and economic activity in the United States throughout 2024, according to newly released statistics…

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

The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad surged by $438.1 billion, reaching a substantial $7.14 trillion by the close of 2025. This robust expansion, detailed in statistics recently released…

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Significantly in July Driven by Increased Imports

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

U.S. Economy Grows at 1.5 Percent Annual Rate in Second Quarter of 2026, Second Estimate Reveals

The United States economy, as measured by real gross domestic product (GDP), expanded at an annualized rate of 1.5 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to the second…

U.S. Personal Income Sees Modest Rise in July Driven by Compensation and Government Benefits, While Consumer Spending Slows

Washington D.C. – Personal income in the United States experienced a moderate increase of $115.1 billion, or 0.4 percent on a monthly basis, in July, according to the latest estimates…

Puerto Rico’s Real Gross Domestic Product Increased 3.0 Percent in 2023, Reversing Previous Year’s Decline

Puerto Rico’s economy demonstrated a significant rebound in 2023, with real gross domestic product (GDP) registering a robust increase of 3.0 percent. This marks a notable turnaround from the 2.1…

U.S. Counties Show Divergent Economic Growth and Income Trends in 2024

The economic landscape of the United States in 2024 presented a mixed picture at the county level, with significant variations in both gross domestic product (GDP) growth and personal income…

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

Washington D.C. – The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today unveiled its latest annual statistics for 2024, offering a granular look at the economic health of all 50 states…

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

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its comprehensive annual statistics detailing the significant economic impact of the outdoor recreation sector across the nation, all 50 states, and…

U.S. Sees Surge in Foreign Direct Investment in 2025, Reaching $232.2 Billion

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