Lana Rhoades
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 19, 2026
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U.S. Direct Investment Positions Show Robust Growth in 2024, Driven by European Markets and Manufacturing Sector
The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad, a key indicator of American economic engagement internationally, experienced a significant surge in 2024, reaching a total of $6.83 trillion. This represents…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 19, 2026
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Worldwide Employment by U.S. Multinational Enterprises Decreased 0.4 Percent to 43.9 Million Workers in 2023
Washington D.C. – U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) experienced a slight contraction in their global workforce during 2023, with worldwide employment falling by 0.4 percent to 43.9 million workers, according to…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 19, 2026
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Puerto Rico’s Real Gross Domestic Product Surges 3.0 Percent in 2023, Reversing Previous Year’s Decline
Puerto Rico’s economy experienced a significant rebound in 2023, with its real gross domestic product (GDP) growing by 3.0 percent. This marks a substantial improvement from the 2.1 percent contraction…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 19, 2026
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United States Counties Show Divergent Economic Fortunes in 2024 as GDP and Personal Income Trends Emerge
The economic landscape across the United States in 2024 presented a varied picture, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) experiencing growth in a significant majority of counties, while a notable…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 18, 2026
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U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Releases Comprehensive 2024 State-Level Economic Data
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today unveiled its comprehensive annual statistics for 2024, offering a detailed look at real personal consumption expenditures (PCE), real personal income, and regional…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 18, 2026
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The U.S. Outdoor Recreation Economy Contributes $696.7 Billion to GDP in 2024, Reflecting Shifting Consumer Preferences and Economic Dynamics
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has unveiled its latest comprehensive report on the nation’s outdoor recreation economy, revealing that this vital sector accounted for a significant 2.4 percent…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 18, 2026
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Foreign Direct Investment in the U.S. Surges 49.5% in 2025, Driven by Acquisitions and Manufacturing Sector
Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses reached a substantial $232.2 billion in 2025, marking a significant increase of $76.8 billion, or 49.5 percent, from…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 17, 2026
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U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens in First Quarter of 2026, Driven by Primary Income Shift and Goods Trade Adjustments
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.…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 17, 2026
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U.S. Personal Income and Spending Show Moderate Growth in May, Inflation Remains a Key Focus
Personal income in the United States experienced a notable increase of $181.6 billion, or 0.7 percent on a monthly basis, in May, according to the latest estimates released by the…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 17, 2026
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U.S. Economy Accelerates to 2.1% Growth in First Quarter 2026, Driven by Investment and Exports
The U.S. economy demonstrated a notable acceleration in the first quarter of 2026, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding at an annual rate of 2.1 percent. This marks a…
