Bureau of Economic Analysis

Real gross domestic product -- the output of goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States -- increased at an annual rate of 1.3 percent in the second quarter of 2012 (that is, from the first quarter to the second quarter), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 2.0 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on…

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…

State personal income growth slowed to 1.0 percent in the second quarter of 2012, from 1.7 percent in the first quarter, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. 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…

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…

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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…

Real spending on travel and tourism increased at an annual rate of 2.1 percent in the second quarter of 2012 after increasing 4.9 percent (revised) in the first quarter. By comparison, growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 1.7 percent (second estimate) in the second quarter of 2012 after increasing 2.0 percent in the first quarter.

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…

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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…