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March 2017 Trade Gap is $43.7 Billion
The U.S. monthly international trade deficit decreased in March 2017 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit decreased from $43.8 billion in February (revised) to $43.7 billion in March, as imports decreased more than exports. The previously published February deficit was $43.6 billion. The goods deficit increased $0.4 billion in March to $65.5 billion. The services surplus increased $0.4…
Real Consumer Spending Rises in March
Personal income increased 0.2 percent in March after increasing 0.3 percent in February. Wages and salaries, the largest component of personal income, increased 0.1 percent in March after increasing 0.5 percent in February.
GDP Increases in First Quarter
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.7 percent in the first quarter of 2017, according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2016, real GDP increased 2.1 percent.
New Data Project: Measuring the Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation
We Want to Hear from You
Members of the public, private industry, state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and other interested parties are invited to provide feedback on the development of a new set of statistics that will provide information on economic activity associated with the outdoor recreation segment of the United States economy.
Finance and Insurance Led Growth in the Fourth Quarter
Finance and insurance; retail trade; and professional, scientific, and technical services were the leading contributors to the increase in U.S. economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2016. Overall, 19 of 22 industry groups contributed to the 2.1 percent increase in real GDP in the fourth quarter.
New Data Showcase Economic Impact of Arts and Culture in U.S. and States
Sure, Broadway and Hollywood employ lots of creative people. But when it comes to artistic and cultural work, not all the action is on the coasts. New data show arts and culture account for a larger share of jobs in Wyoming, Utah and Colorado than they do nationally.
For the first time, the Bureau of Economic Analysis has produced statistics spotlighting the economic impact of arts and cultural activities in each state and the…
Report on the State-by-state Economic Impact of Arts and Culture Coming April 19
A new report on the state-by-state economic impact of arts and cultural production will be released Wednesday, April 19, at 10 a.m. Eastern time by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The report will provide – for the first time ever – state-level information on employment and employee compensation in the arts and culture sector, covering the years 2001-2014.
February 2017 Trade Gap is $43.6 Billion
The U.S. monthly international trade deficit decreased in February 2017 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit decreased from $48.2 billion in January (revised) to $43.6 billion in February, as exports increased and imports decreased. The previously published January deficit was $48.5 billion. The goods deficit decreased $4.6 billion in February to $65.0 billion. The services surplus…
Real Disposable Personal Income Rises in February
Personal income increased 0.4 percent in February after increasing 0.5 percent in January. Wages and salaries, the largest component of personal income, increased 0.5 percent in February after increasing 0.4 percent in January.
GDP Increases in Fourth Quarter
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 2.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the “third” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.5 percent.
U.S. Net International Investment Position Fourth Quarter 2016
The U.S. net international investment position decreased to −$8,109.7 billion (preliminary) at the end of the fourth quarter of 2016 from −$7,807.3 billion (revised) at the end of the third quarter.
State Personal Income, 2016
State personal income grew on average 3.6 percent in 2016, after increasing 4.5 percent in 2015. Growth of state personal income—the sum of net earnings by place of residence, property income, and personal current transfer receipts—ranged from –1.7 percent in Wyoming to 5.9 percent in Nevada.