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August 2012 Trade Gap is $44.2 Billion

The U.S. monthly international trade deficit increased in August 2012, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $42.5 billion (revised) in July to $44.2 billion in August, as exports decreased more than imports. The previously published July deficit was $42.0 billion. The goods deficit increased $1.5 billion from July to $59.3 billion in August, and the services surplus decreased…

BEA Updates Tool Used by Investors, Planners; Here's How RIMS II Works

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) updated its Regional Input-Output Modeling System (RIMS II), a tool used by investors, regional planners, and government officials to gauge the impact of a change in economic activity on a local community or a particular region of the country. The update incorporates new information from both BEA’s industry and regional economic accounts.

Real Consumer Spending Slows in August

Personal income increased 0.1 percent in August, the same increase as in July.

Wages and salaries, the largest component of personal income, increased 0.1 percent in August after increasing 0.1 percent in July. Government social benefits to persons turned down in August.

GDP Growth Slows in Second Quarter

Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 1.3 percent in the second quarter of 2012 after rising 2.0 percent in the first quarter, according to the third estimate released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The second quarter growth rate was revised down from the second estimate released in August.

Second-quarter highlights

State Personal Income: Second Quarter 2012

State personal income growth slowed to 1.0 percent in the second quarter of 2012 from 1.7 percent in the first quarter. Growth slowed in 39 states plus the District of Columbia, accelerated in 10, and was unchanged in Nevada. Personal income growth ranged from 2.1 percent in North Dakota to 0.4 percent in New Mexico. Inflation, as measured by the national price index for personal consumption expenditures, slowed to 0.2 percent in the…

Guam's Economy Grew 1.2 Percent in 2010

The economy of Guam grew 1.2 percent in 2010, according to new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) largely reflected increases in territorial and federal government spending, along with a shrinking territorial trade deficit.

GDP offers the most comprehensive picture of the territory’s economy. Although more timely indicators like the consumer price index, unemployment, and…

Travel and Tourism Spending Increases

The U.S. current-account deficit—the combined balances on trade in goods and services, income, and net unilateral current transfers—decreased to $117.4 billion (preliminary) in the second quarter of 2012 from $133.6 billion (revised) in the first quarter of 2012. As a percentage of U.S. gross domestic product, the deficit decreased to 3.0 percent from 3.5 percent. The previously published current-account deficit for the first quarter was $137…

U.S. Current-Account Deficit Decreases in Second Quarter 2012

The U.S. current-account deficit—the combined balances on trade in goods and services, income, and net unilateral current transfers—decreased to $117.4 billion (preliminary) in the second quarter of 2012 from $133.6 billion (revised) in the first quarter of 2012. As a percentage of U.S. gross domestic product, the deficit decreased to 3.0 percent from 3.5 percent. The previously published current-account deficit for the first quarter was $137…

Northern Mariana Islands' Economy Grew in 2010

The economy of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) grew 2.3 percent in 2010, according to new estimates from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) largely reflected increases in territorial government spending, consumer spending, and exports of goods and services.

For the first time, BEA also calculated estimates of GDP by industry, compensation by industry, and…

BEA Wins Award for Interactive Data Tables

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is being recognized for an innovation that makes our data easier for people to access.

The Center for Digital Government is presenting BEA with its 2012 Driving Digital Government Award at an event today in San Francisco. BEA was honored for its interactive data tables, which are available on BEA’s public Web site.

July 2012 Trade Gap is $42.0 Billion

The U.S. monthly international trade deficit increased in July 2012, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $41.9 billion (revised) in June to $42.0 billion in July, as exports decreased more than imports. The previously published June deficit was $42.9 billion. The goods deficit decreased $0.2 billion from June to $57.3 billion in July, and the services surplus decreased $0.3…

American Samoa GDP Grew in 2010

The economy of American Samoa grew 1.3 percent in 2010, according to new estimates from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) largely reflected increases in territorial government spending and private fixed investment, including construction.

For the first time, BEA also calculated estimates of GDP by industry, compensation by industry, and detailed consumer spending for the island…