United States Economy At A Glance

BEA produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence decisions of government officials, business people, and individuals. These statistics provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy. The data on this page are drawn from featured BEA economic accounts. An official website of the United States Government Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock (LockLocked padlock icon) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, provides the nation with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary and financial system. Review of Monetary Policy Strategy, Tools, and Communications A quarterly review finds that the U.S. economy’s increasingly K-shaped nature is making American consumption patterns uneven and unpredictable.

Despite continued growth, this and several other data points suggest a precarious economic situation could soon emerge. Expert Brief by Roger W. Ferguson Jr. and Maximilian Hippold Roger W. Ferguson Jr.

is the Steven A. Tananbaum Distinguished Fellow for International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations. Maximilian Hippold is a research associate for international economics at CFR. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended after weeks of political gridlock, but the impasse has already taken a toll on the U.S. economy.

Federal employees and contractors missed paychecks, and many working-class Americans started to feel the effect of reduced funding for social programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The shutdown also generated a range of indirect costs: Farmers who depend on government data to plan crops or businesses awaiting federal loans and work visas all faced disruptions and the postponed publication of... Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies Take a deeper dive into civics issues at your own pace. The US federal government’s finances affect nearly every aspect of daily life, from the roads people drive on to the taxes they pay. Explore data on how the government collects and spends money, where funds are distributed, and the financial challenges it faces.

The trends in housing affordability and subsidized housing Housing is a key issue impacting many communities across the United States. This guide presents data on subsidized housing availability, rental costs relative to incomes, and homeownership trends to provide a clearer picture of the current housing landscape. The US federal government’s finances affect nearly every aspect of daily life, from the roads people drive on to the taxes they pay. Explore data on how the government collects and spends money, where funds are distributed, and the financial challenges it faces.

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