Bureau of Economic Analysis
Direct Investment by Country and Industry, 2024
The U.S. direct investment abroad position, or cumulative level of investment, increased $206.3 billion to $6.83 trillion at the end of 2024, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The increase was led by an $88.4 billion increase in the position in Europe, primarily in Luxembourg and Germany. By industry, manufacturing affiliates had the largest increase, led by manufacturing of computers and electronic products.
The foreign direct investment in the United States position increased $332.1 billion to $5.71 trillion at the end of 2024. The increase was led by a $204.7 billion increase in the position from Europe, which reflected a $52.9 billion increase from the United Kingdom and a $39.7 billion increase from Germany. By industry, affiliates in manufacturing increased the most.
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Statistics on consumer spending in January, also known as personal consumption expenditures, have been rescheduled for release March 29 because of the effects of the temporary lapse in federal funding.
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis typically releases each month’s personal income and spending data together in the Personal Income and Outlays report. However, because of delays in the availability of some source data, the schedule…
GDP Increases in Fourth Quarter
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to the “initial” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.4 percent.
Fourth-quarter GDP highlights The increase in real GDP reflected increases in consumer spending, business investment, exports, and inventory investment.
Gross Domestic Product, Fourth Quarter and Annual 2018 (Initial Estimate)
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to the “initial” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.4 percent.
New Dates Set for Three Monthly Trade Reports
New release dates are now set for a trio of monthly trade reports impacted by the effects of the recent lapse in federal funding.
New Dates for International Transactions, International Investment Position
Bureau of Economic Analysis data on international trade and investment, as well as the United States' international investment position, will be released a few days later in March than originally scheduled, due to the effects of the recent lapse in federal funding.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by State: Third Quarter 2018
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 49 states and the District of Columbia in the third quarter of 2018. The percent change in real GDP in the third quarter ranged from 5.8 percent in Washington to 0.0 percent in West Virginia. Wholesale trade, information services, finance and insurance, and retail trade were the leading contributors to the increase in real GDP nationally. Information services and retail trade were the…
Gross Domestic Product by State: Third Quarter 2018
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 49 states and the District of Columbia in the third quarter of 2018. The percent change in real GDP in the third quarter ranged from 5.8 percent in Washington to 0.0 percent in West Virginia.
Wholesale Trade Led Growth in the Third Quarter
Wholesale trade; information; and finance and insurance were the leading contributors to the increase in U.S. economic growth in the third quarter of 2018. Overall, 19 of 22 industry groups contributed to the 3.4 percent increase in real GDP in the third quarter.
Gross Domestic Product by Industry: Third Quarter 2018
Wholesale trade; information; and finance and insurance were the leading contributors to the increase in U.S. economic growth in the third quarter of 2018. According to gross domestic product (GDP) by industry statistics released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, 19 of 22 industry groups contributed to the overall 3.4 percent increase in real GDP in the third quarter.