Current Account in USA
USA - Current Account (billions of U.S. Dollars)
GDP growth has likely lost some momentum in the third quarter, after accelerating slightly in Q2 on the back of stronger private consumption and rebounding exports. In August, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index—a leading indicator for GDP—moderated notably from July due to weaker industrial output and private consumption activity. Moreover, consumer confidence dropped to its lowest level since February in August, while the increase in nonfarm payrolls eased notably in the same month and average retail sales declined in July–August—all further pointing to a slowdown in private consumption in the quarter. Furthermore, despite remaining upbeat in July–August, the ISM manufacturing PMI was below Q2’s average. On the Covid-19 front, daily new cases of the virus have remained elevated in recent weeks, despite solid vaccination progress, which is likely dampening GDP prospects for Q4.United States - Current Account (USD bn) Data
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | -407.8 | -428.4 | -439.7 | -491.0 | -498.4 |
United States Current Account (USD bn) Chart
United States Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 1.92 | -0.43 % | Dec 31 |
| Exchange Rate | 1.12 | 0.65 % | Dec 31 |
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Economic News
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United States: Fed keeps rates at effective floor in September; hints at tapering its QE purchases
September 22, 2021
At its meeting on 21–23 September, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to hold the target range for the federal funds rate at its effective floor of 0.00%–0.25%, which was widely expected by market analysts.
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United States: Retail sales rebound in August
September 16, 2021
Retail sales grew 0.7% in month-on-month seasonally-adjusted terms in August, which contrasted July's 1.8% decrease.
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United States: Inflation eases slightly in August
September 14, 2021
Consumer prices rose a seasonally-adjusted 0.27% from the previous month in August, moderating from July's 0.47% increase.
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United States: Labor market conditions improve in August, but at a more moderate pace
September 3, 2021
Total non-farm payrolls increased by 235,000 in August, following July’s 1,053,000 increase in payrolls.
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United States: ISM manufacturing index rises slightly in August
September 3, 2021
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing index ticked down to 59.9 in August from 59.5 in July, consequently the index remained well-above the 50-threshold that separates expansion from contraction in the manufacturing sector. August’s slightly stronger expansion was the result of faster growth in new orders and production.
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