Bureau of Economic Analysis

The U.S. current-account deficit-the combined balances on trade in goods and services, income, and net unilateral current transfers – decreased to $98.5 billion (preliminary) in the second quarter of 2014 from $102.1 billion (revised) in the first quarter of 2014. As a percentage of U.S. GDP, the deficit decreased to 2.3 percent from 2.4 percent. The previously published current-account deficit for the first quarter was $111.2 billion.

Statistics on what Americans and foreigners spent on travel and tourism in the United States in the second quarter of 2014 will be released Thursday, Sept. 18 by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

The statistics, part of BEA’s Travel and Tourism Satellite Accounts, provide a breakdown of the various components of travel and tourism spending, including lodging, meals, air travel, and shopping. The statistics will also provide data…

U.S. International Transactions: Second Quarter 2014  

Real GDP increased in 292 of the nation’s 381 metropolitan areas in 2013, led by widespread growth in finance, insurance, real estate, rental, and leasing; nondurable-goods manufacturing; and professional and business services.

Advance 2013, and Revised 2001–2012 GDP-by-Metropolitan-Area Statistics

Real GDP increased in 292 of the nation's 381 metropolitan areas in 2013, led by widespread growth in finance, insurance, real estate, rental, and leasing, nondurable-goods manufacturing, and professional and business services, according to new statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Natural resources and mining also spurred strong growth in…

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Statistics on the 2013 economic performance of the nation’s 381 metropolitan areas will be released Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 8:30 a.m. EDT by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

The release will also include revised statistics for the years 2001-2012, along with maps of the eight BEA economic regions and a table detailing the contributions of thirteen principal industries to the economic growth of each area. The news release,…

Estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) for American Samoa show that real GDP — adjusted to remove price changes — decreased 2.4 percent in 2013. In contrast, real GDP for the U.S. (excluding the territories) increased 2.2 percent in 2013.

The decline in the American Samoa economy reflected a decrease in territorial government spending that was partly offset by increases in consumer spending and private fixed investment.

Brian Moyer was named Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, bringing more than 20 years of experience in economic statistics to the post. His new status as Director takes effect Sept. 21.

Dr. Moyer is currently BEA’s Deputy Director and has served as Acting Director since May 2 when the agency’s previous chief retired.

The U.S. monthly international trade deficit decreased in July 2014 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit decreased from $40.8 billion in June (revised) to $40.5 billion in July as exports increased more than imports. The previously published June deficit was $41.5 billion. The goods deficit decreased $0.2 billion from June to $60.2 billion in July; the services surplus was nearly unchanged…