Sorry, your browser is not compatible with this application. Please use the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Safari.
Economy content
Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: February 2025
The U.S. agricultural trade forecast for 2025 reflects a shifting global economy, with exports projected at $170.5 billion and imports rising to $219.5 billion. While grain and feed exports are…
Learn More
A Look at the U.S. International Investment...
The U.S. international investment position saw a significant shift in the third quarter of 2024, with liabilities growing faster than assets. The net position dropped by $1.06 trillion, reflecting increased…
Learn More
Trends and Patterns of Job Quality in the United...
The landscape of job quality in the United States has shifted significantly over the past two decades. While real wages have risen, the benefits that make jobs truly sustainable, like…
Learn More
U.S. Import And Export Price Indexes: January 2025
Import and export prices saw notable shifts in January 2025, reflecting changes in fuel costs, global trade dynamics, and supply chain adjustments. U.S. import prices rose 0.3%, marking the largest…
Learn More
Animal Welfare and Treatment Label Claims in U.S....
Consumer demand for ethically produced eggs has reshaped the U.S. retail market, with labels like cage-free, organic, and pasture-raised commanding notable price premiums. Between 2008 and 2018, these specialty eggs…
Learn More
Productivity and Costs
The latest Productivity and Costs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals a 1.2% increase in nonfarm business sector productivity for the fourth quarter of 2024. While output…
Learn More
Understanding Data About the Supplemental...
Understanding how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation is reported in consumer data is essential for shaping policies on food security and public assistance. This report analyzes the Circana Consumer…
Learn More
Retirement Income: 2022 Survey of Income and...
Retirement income plays a crucial role in financial stability for older adults, yet only 48% of those aged 65 and over receive it outside of Social Security. Pensions, IRAs, and…
Learn More
Radio Spectra as Telecommunications Assets
Radio spectra are more than invisible waves; they are crucial economic assets. A new analysis finds that including radio spectra in the national balance sheet adds $2 trillion to U.S.…
Learn More
Unemployment Insurance (UI): 2022 Survey of Income...
In 2022, 1.3% of working-age adults received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, with 89% relying on government-provided aid. The average monthly UI payment was $756, a sharp drop from $1,140 in…
Learn More
A Century of Super–Rich Longevity
The relationship between wealth and longevity has shifted dramatically over the last century. Early in the 20th century, being among the wealthiest didn’t necessarily translate to a longer life, urban…
Learn More
The Nation’s Fiscal Health: Strategy Needed As...
The federal government’s fiscal outlook is on an unsustainable path, with debt levels projected to outpace economic growth each year if current policies remain unchanged. By the end of fiscal…
Learn More
Trends in U.S. Fruit Consumption Relative to...
Fruit consumption in the U.S. has been steadily declining, with average intake dropping nearly 20% since the early 2000s. Despite the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommending 2 cups of fruit…
Learn More
Pocket Guide to Transportation 2025
Curious about how transportation shapes our daily lives and the environment? The Pocket Guide to Transportation 2025 is packed with key statistics on everything from highway travel to greenhouse gas…
Learn More
Repossession in Auto Finance
Auto loan balances reached over $1.64 trillion in 2024, making auto finance one of the largest sources of consumer credit outside of mortgages. Yet, despite its scale, detailed data on…
Learn More