Lana Rhoades
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 20, 2026
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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Deficit Shrinks Significantly in January
The United States experienced a notable contraction in its trade deficit for goods and services in January, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 17, 2026
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The Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account Demonstrates Robust Economic Growth and Significant Contribution to the U.S. Economy
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today released its comprehensive Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account, revealing a sector that not only outpaced the broader economy in growth but…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 17, 2026
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The U.S. Marine Economy Contributes $511 Billion to National GDP in 2023, Showing Robust Growth
The U.S. marine economy generated a substantial $511.0 billion, or 1.8 percent, of the nation’s current-dollar Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023, marking a significant increase from the $482.4 billion…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 17, 2026
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Foreign Direct Investment in U.S. Businesses Declines in 2024, Driven by Fewer Acquisitions
Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $151.0 billion in 2024, a notable decrease from the previous year, according to preliminary statistics released by…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 16, 2026
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U.S. Direct Investment Abroad Position Reaches $6.83 Trillion, Foreign Investment in U.S. Hits $5.71 Trillion in 2024
The United States experienced a significant expansion in its international investment landscape throughout 2024, with both outward and inward direct investment positions showing robust growth. According to the latest statistics…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 16, 2026
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U.S. Multinational Enterprise Employment Sees Slight Dip in 2023 Amid Shifting Global Operations
Worldwide employment by U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) experienced a marginal decrease of 0.4 percent in 2023, reaching an estimated 43.9 million workers. This represents a slight contraction from the revised…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 16, 2026
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Puerto Rico’s Economy Rebounds with 3.0 Percent GDP Growth in 2023 After 2022 Contraction
Puerto Rico’s economy demonstrated a significant recovery in 2023, with real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing by 3.0 percent. This marks a substantial turnaround from the 2.1 percent decrease observed…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 15, 2026
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Foreign-Owned Companies Boost U.S. Employment and Economic Contribution in 2023
The U.S. operations of majority-owned affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises (MNEs) significantly contributed to the American economy in 2023, with employment figures showing a steady increase and key economic indicators…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 15, 2026
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U.S. Current-Account Deficit Narrows Significantly in Third Quarter of 2025 Driven by Income Flows and Services Surplus
The U.S. current-account deficit, a comprehensive measure of a nation’s transactions with the rest of the world encompassing trade in goods and services, as well as income flows, experienced a…
- Economic Outlook & Business Trends
- March 15, 2026
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U.S. International Investment Position Declines to Negative $27.61 Trillion in Q3 2025 Amidst Shifting Market Valuations
The United States’ net international investment position, a critical measure of the nation’s financial relationship with the rest of the world, registered a significant deficit of negative $27.61 trillion at…
