Trade Balance in USA
USA - Trade Balance
The economy likely recovered robustly in Q3, after Q2’s unprecedented contraction due to the blow dealt by Covid-19. In September, the unemployment rate dropped 0.5 percentage points from the month prior while non-farm payrolls continued to rise, although they were still down 10.7 million compared to February. This, coupled with consumer confidence hitting a six-month high, likely boosted private spending, as suggested by a jump in auto and clothing sales in the same month. Furthermore, upbeat construction activity and a surge in housing starts in Q3 should have supported residential investment. Meanwhile, Joe Biden and the Democrats are currently leading the polls ahead of the presidential elections on 3 November. Under a Biden administration, economic growth would likely benefit from increased spending on infrastructure and social security, as well as a less disruptive foreign trade policy.United States - Trade Balance Data
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Balance (USD billion) | -761.9 | -749.8 | -799.4 | -880.3 | -864.3 |
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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: GDP growth gains momentum in the first quarter
April 29, 2021
According to a preliminary GDP estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the economy expanded 6.4% in Q1 in seasonally-adjusted annualized terms (SAAR), beating analysts’ expectations of 6.1% growth and accelerating from the previous quarter’s 4.3% rise.
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United States: Fed keeps rates at effective floor in April and sustains commitment to expanding its balance sheet
April 28, 2021
At its meeting on 27–28 April, 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%.
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United States: Consumer confidence jumps to the highest level since February 2020 in April
April 27, 2021
Consumer confidence came in at 121.7 in April, up from March's 109.0.
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United States: Home price growth picks up in February
April 27, 2021
The S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city composite home price index increased 1.2% month-on-month in February, after January’s 0.9% rise.
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United States: Retail sales record quickest growth since May 2020 in March
April 15, 2021
Retail sales grew 9.8% in month-on-month seasonally-adjusted terms in March, which contrasted February's 2.7% decrease.
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