Lana Rhoades
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 25, 2026
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U.S. Current-Account Deficit Widens in Q1 2026 Amidst Shifting Income Balances and Robust Trade Activity
The U.S. current-account deficit expanded by $5.8 billion, or 2.6 percent, to $226.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to revised statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 25, 2026
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U.S. Personal Income Sees Robust Growth in May, Driven by Farm Income and Compensation, While Consumer Spending Remains Strong
Washington D.C. – June 28, 2024 – The United States economy demonstrated a notable surge in personal income during May, with an increase of $181.6 billion, marking a 0.7 percent…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 24, 2026
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U.S. Economy Accelerates to 2.1 Percent Growth in First Quarter of 2026
The U.S. economy demonstrated a notable acceleration in the first quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at an annual rate of 2.1 percent. This figure, representing…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 24, 2026
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U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in May, Driven by Goods Imports
The United States experienced a significant widening of its trade deficit in May, with the goods and services shortfall reaching $77.6 billion, a substantial increase of $23.0 billion from the…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 24, 2026
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Foreign Multinational Enterprises Bolster U.S. Employment and Economic Output in 2024
The majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) demonstrated continued strength in the American economy during 2024, contributing significantly to employment and economic output, according to newly released statistics…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- July 21, 2026
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The U.S. Direct Investment Abroad and Foreign Direct Investment in the United States Positions Show Significant Growth in 2025
The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad surged by $438.1 billion to reach a new high of $7.14 trillion by the end of 2025. This substantial increase, as detailed…
- 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…
