Global Employment by U.S. Multinational Enterprises Sees Slight Decline in 2023 Amid Shifting Economic Landscape

Worldwide employment by U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) experienced a marginal decrease of 0.4 percent in 2023, falling to 43.9 million workers from a revised 44.1 million in the preceding year,…

Puerto Rico’s Real Gross Domestic Product Rebounds in 2023 with 3.0 Percent Growth

Puerto Rico’s economy demonstrated a significant turnaround in 2023, with its real gross domestic product (GDP) experiencing a robust increase of 3.0 percent. This marks a substantial recovery from the…

County-Level Economic Growth and Personal Income Shifts Highlight Regional Divergence in 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its comprehensive 2024 estimates today, revealing a dynamic and varied economic landscape across American counties. Real gross domestic product (GDP) experienced growth…

The 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 granular view of economic activity across all 50 states and the District…

The U.S. Outdoor Recreation Economy Contributes Significantly to National GDP in 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its latest comprehensive report detailing the economic impact of outdoor recreation across the nation, including state-by-state breakdowns and the District of…

Foreign Direct Investment Surges in 2025, Driven by Acquisitions and Manufacturing Sector

Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled an impressive $232.2 billion in 2025, according to preliminary statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of…

U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens in Q1 2026 Amid Shifting Income Flows and Goods Trade Dynamics

The U.S. current-account deficit, a key indicator 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.…

Majority-Owned U.S. Affiliates of Foreign Multinational Enterprises Employ 8.57 Million Workers in 2024, a Slight Increase from the Previous Year

Majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) provided employment for 8.57 million individuals across the United States in 2024. This figure represents a modest increase of 0.2 percent from…

US Personal Income Edges Up 0.2% in June Amidst Shifting Economic Currents

Personal income increased by $54.9 billion, or 0.2 percent at a monthly rate, in June, according to revised estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). This modest…

U.S. Economy Slows to 1.5% Growth in Second Quarter 2026, Driven by Consumer Spending Amidst Shifting Economic Forces

The United States economy experienced a notable slowdown in the second quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) expanding at an annualized rate of 1.5 percent. This deceleration…