Bureau of Economic Analysis Archives - CFO

Quarterly GDP Growth Increases to 4.1%

Quarterly GDP Growth Increases to 4.1%

Some economists say the rate will be difficult to sustain in the third quarter. Fed officials forecast yearlong GDP growth of under 3%.

By William Sprouse | July 27, 2018

U.S. Current Account Deficit Widens

U.S. Current Account Deficit Widens

The imbalance in investment flows and the value of goods and services traded was up 2.4% from the fourth quarter of 2016.

By William Sprouse | June 20, 2017

Government Spending Decline Shaves Q4 GDP

Government Spending Decline Shaves Q4 GDP

National defense spending fell 12% in the fourth quarter of 2014, offsetting growth in personal expenditures and inventory investment.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 27, 2015

Consumer Spending Hits Speed Bump

Consumer Spending Hits Speed Bump

Personal consumption expenditures decreased $40 billion, or 0.3%, in December, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said, mostly due to slowing car sales.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 2, 2015

Revenue and Profit Declines Reveal ‘Weak and Sputtering Recovery’

Revenue and Profit Declines Reveal ‘Weak and Sputtering Recovery’

Median revenue for 3,000 companies has dropped 8% since December 2012.

By David Katz | July 23, 2014

Weak Capex, Low Productivity Growth Linked

Weak Capex, Low Productivity Growth Linked

The decrease in worker productivity is partly due to U.S. companies being stingy with the "capital" workers need to increase output.

By Vincent Ryan | May 16, 2014