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The $78 billion trade deficit may look big. But compared to what?

by Elizabeth Trovall
Jan 7, 2025
The trade gap signals strong demand for imports, which can be a good sign for the economy. Also, it's been fairly stable relative to GDP.
When the trade deficit ballooned in 2022, it was a sign of a rebounding supply chain.
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U.S. exports grew in Q3, including in computer parts 

by Stephanie Hughes
Dec 19, 2024
Exports of computer-related services rose too. "You sell the machine, but you also sell the engineers" who can set it up, one expert says.
Imports also increased in the third quarter, underscoring the U.S. economy's growth, says Eswar Prasad of Cornell University.
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Companies are spending more on intellectual property. Why?

by Stephanie Hughes
Nov 27, 2024
Some businesses are trying out software with AI capabilities.
More companies are investing in intellectual properties like AI.
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Strong consumer spending continues to bolster GDP

by Kristin Schwab
Oct 30, 2024
GDP grew at a healthy 2.8% pace. Current spending levels may provide a welcome "not too hot, not too cold" scenario for the Federal Reserve.
Consumer spending may be at a level that balances a healthy job market with stable prices.
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How rich is the U.S.? Both GDP and GNP help answer that.

by Stephanie Hughes
Sep 4, 2024
Each measure looks at economic productivity. One focuses on who does it, and the other on where it happens.
GDP looks at production that happens within U.S. borders — no matter who does it. GNP looks at economic production by U.S. residents — no matter where they are.
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Businesses' investment in new equipment helped boost GDP

by Mitchell Hartman
Aug 29, 2024
The real gross domestic product for the second quarter was even stronger than previously thought.
Businesses' investments in new equipment have helped fuel better-then-expected GDP growth.
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Latinas' contribution to GDP grew by half from 2010 to 2021

by Elizabeth Trovall
Aug 29, 2024
New research finds that Latinas accounted for $1.3 trillion in 2021, thanks largely to the daughters of immigrants.
Latinas accounted for 30% of the growth in the labor force from 2010 to 2021. But they are still overrepresented in certain low-wage jobs.
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Consumers just keep spending, fueling GDP growth

by Kristin Schwab
Jul 25, 2024
Second quarter gross domestic product growth was 2.8%. That’s double the GDP growth in the first quarter of the year.
What really drives GDP, especially the acceleration in the past few months, is consumers.
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How a slowing GDP might be good news for the economy

by Mitchell Hartman
Jul 24, 2024
The Federal Reserve will be looking for signs that the economy is slowing in a manageable way so that it can cut interest rates.
“Sometimes, bad news is good news," says Paul Christopher at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute. "And right now, a slowing economy is that bad news that’s really good news."
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Business investment, part of GDP, reflects the level of optimism

by Daniel Ackerman
Jul 22, 2024
Whether it’s new machines for a factory or better software to manage payments, companies spend because they see opportunities.
Businesses invest in growth because they see opportunities for profit.
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