http://www.tradingeconomics.com/RSS Feed60http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/government-debt-to-gdpThe United States recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 103.00 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1940 until 2010, the United States Government Debt To GDP averaged 59.4000 Percent reaching an all time high of 121.7000 Percent in September of 1946 and a record low of 32.5000 Percent in September of 1981. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Government Debt To GDP.U.S. Bureau of Public DebtFri, 25 May 2012 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/current-account-to-gdpThe United States reported a Current Account deficit of 3.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, the United States Current Account to GDP averaged -2.6700 Percent reaching an all time high of 0.2000 Percent in December of 1981 and a record low of -6.0000 Percent in December of 2006. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Current Account to GDP.Bureau of Economic AnalysisFri, 25 May 2012 17:54:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/jobless-claimsIn the week ending May 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 370,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 372,000. Historically, from 1967 until 2012, the United States Initial Jobless Claims averaged 363.3600 Thousand reaching an all time high of 695.0000 Thousand in October of 1982 and a record low of 162.0000 Thousand in November of 1968. Initial jobless claims have a big impact in financial markets because unlike continued claims data which measures the number of persons claiming unemployment benefits, Initial jobless claims measures new and emerging unemployment. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Initial Jobless Claims.US Labor DepartmentThu, 24 May 2012 15:10:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United States expanded 2.20 percent in the first quarter of 2012 over the previous quarter. Historically, from 1947 until 2012, the United States GDP Growth Rate averaged 3.2500 Percent reaching an all time high of 17.2000 Percent in March of 1950 and a record low of -10.4000 Percent in March of 1958. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. The economy of the United States is the largest in the world. The United States is a market-oriented economy where private individuals and business firms make most of the decisions,. The federal and state governments buy needed goods and services predominantly in the private marketplace. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States GDP Growth Rate.Bureau of Economic AnalysisWed, 23 May 2012 19:33:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/balance-of-tradeThe United States reported a trade deficit equivalent to 51.8 Billion USD in March of 2012. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, the United States Balance of Trade averaged -31466.3500 Million USD reaching an all time high of -831.0000 Million USD in February of 1992 and a record low of -67351.0000 Million USD in August of 2006. United States main exports are: machinery and equipment, industrial supplies, non-auto consumer goods, motor vehicles and parts, aircraft and parts, food, feed and beverages. U.S. imports non-auto consumer goods, fuels, production machinery and equipment, non-fuel industrial supplies, motor vehicles and parts, food, feed and beverages. Main trading partners are: Canada, European Union, Mexico, China and Japan. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Balance of Trade.U.S. Census BureauWed, 23 May 2012 13:43:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/exportsUnited States exports were worth 186.8 Billion USD in March of 2012. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, the United States Exports averaged 98777.8300 Million USD reaching an all time high of 186770.0000 Million USD in March of 2012 and a record low of 50044.0000 Million USD in May of 1992. United States is the world's third largest exporter. Main exports are: machinery and equipment, industrial supplies, non-auto consumer goods, motor vehicles and parts, aircraft and parts, food, feed and beverages. Main exports partners are: Canada, European Union, Mexico, China and Japan. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Exports.U.S. Census BureauWed, 23 May 2012 13:40:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/importsUnited States imports were worth 238.6 Billion USD in March of 2012. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, the United States Imports averaged 130244.1400 Million USD reaching an all time high of 238595.0000 Million USD in March of 2012 and a record low of 52277.0000 Million USD in January of 1992. United States is the world's second larger importer. Its main imports are: non-auto consumer goods, fuels, production machinery and equipment, non-fuel industrial supplies, motor vehicles and parts, food, feed and beverages. Main imports partners are: European Union, China, Canada, Mexico and Japan. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports.U.S. Census BureauWed, 23 May 2012 13:40:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/government-budgetThe United States reported a Government Budget deficit equal to 8.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1948 until 2011, the United States Government Budget averaged -2.8300 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 4.6000 Percent of GDP in September of 1948 and a record low of -10.1000 Percent of GDP in December of 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Government Budget.US TreasurySat, 19 May 2012 13:47:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/current-accountThe United States reported a current account deficit equivalent to 124 billion USD in the fourth quarter of 2011. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, the United States Current Account averaged -41.6400 Billion USD reaching an all time high of 9.9600 Billion USD in March of 1991 and a record low of -214.5400 Billion USD in September of 2006. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Current Account.Bureau of Economic AnalysisThu, 17 May 2012 17:52:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/consumer-confidenceIn the United States, consumer confidence was virtually unchanged at 69.2 in April of 2012 from 69.5 in March of 2012. Historically, from 1967 until 2012, the United States Consumer Confidence averaged 93.4700 reaching an all time high of 144.7000 in January of 2000 and a record low of 25.3000 in February of 2009. In the United States, The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® (CCI) is a barometer of the health of the U.S. economy from the perspective of the consumer. The index is based on approximately 3,000 completed questionnaires reflecting consumers’ perceptions of current business and employment conditions, as well as their expectations for six months hence regarding business conditions, employment, and income. The Conference Board® and Consumer Confidence Index® are registered trademarks of The Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Index and its related series are among the earliest sets of economic indicators available each month and are closely watched as leading indicators for the U.S. economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Consumer Confidence.The Conference BoardThu, 17 May 2012 17:40:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in the United States increased 5.20 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1920 until 2012, the United States Industrial Production averaged 3.9200 Percent reaching an all time high of 62.0000 Percent in July of 1933 and a record low of -33.7000 Percent in February of 1946. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Industrial Production.Federal ReserveWed, 16 May 2012 14:46:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/retail-salesRetail Sales in the United States increased 0.10 percent in April of 2012 over the previous month. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, the United States Retail Sales averaged 0.3800 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.7000 Percent in October of 2001 and a record low of -3.1000 Percent in October of 2008. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Retail Sales.U.S. Census BureauTue, 15 May 2012 13:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/retail-sales-annualRetail Sales in the United States increased 6.40 percent in April of 2012 over the same month in the previous year. Historically, from 1993 until 2012, the United States Annual Retail Sales averaged 4.6600 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.0000 Percent in March of 1994 and a record low of -11.5000 Percent in December of 2008. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Annual Retail Sales.US Census BureauTue, 15 May 2012 13:43:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in the United States was recorded at 2.30 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1914 until 2012, the United States Inflation Rate averaged 3.3700 Percent reaching an all time high of 23.7000 Percent in June of 1920 and a record low of -15.8000 Percent in June of 1921. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Inflation Rate.Bureau of Labor StatisticsTue, 15 May 2012 13:32:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/non-farm-payrolls Historically, from 1939 until 2012, the United States Non Farm Payrolls averaged 117.2500 Thousand reaching an all time high of 1114.0000 Thousand in September of 1983 and a record low of -1966.0000 Thousand in September of 1945. Nonfarm payrolls is an employment report released monthly, usually on the first Friday of every month, and heavily affects the US dollar, the bond market and the stock market. Current Employment Statistics (CES) program from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, surveys about 160,000 businesses and government agencies, representing approximately 400,000 individual work sites, in order to provide detailed industry data on employment, hours, and earnings of workers on nonfarm payrolls. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Non Farm Payrolls.Bureau of Labor StatisticsFri, 04 May 2012 13:34:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/unemployment-rateThe unemployment rate in the United States was last reported at 8.1 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1948 until 2012, the United States Unemployment Rate averaged 5.7800 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.8000 Percent in November of 1982 and a record low of 2.5000 Percent in May of 1953. The unemployment rate can be defined as the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Unemployment Rate.Bureau of Labor StatisticsFri, 04 May 2012 13:33:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/business-confidenceIn the United States, business confidence also known as The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) improved to 58.2% in March of 2012 from 53.4% in March of 2012, according to the Institute of Supply Management (ISM). Historically, from 1948 until 2012, the United States Business Confidence averaged 52.7600 reaching an all time high of 77.5000 in July of 1950 and a record low of 29.4000 in May of 1980. The PMI is a composite index of five indicators (production level, new orders, supplier deliveries, inventories, employment level), which are extracted through surveys to more than 400 purchasing managers from around the country, chosen for their geographic and industry diversification benefits. Business confidence surveys can provide useful signs about the current condition of the economy, because companies often have information about consumer demand sooner than government statisticians do. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Business Confidence.Institute for Supply ManagementFri, 04 May 2012 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United States expanded 2.10 percent in the first quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. Historically, from 1948 until 2012, the United States GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 3.2300 Percent reaching an all time high of 13.4000 Percent in December of 1950 and a record low of -5.0000 Percent in June of 2009. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States GDP Annual Growth Rate.Bureau of Economic AnalysisFri, 27 Apr 2012 22:29:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/interest-rateThe benchmark interest rate in the United States was last reported at 0.25 percent. Historically, from 1971 until 2012, the United States Interest Rate averaged 6.2600 Percent reaching an all time high of 20.0000 Percent in March of 1980 and a record low of 0.2500 Percent in January of 2011. In the United States, the authority for interest rate decisions is divided between the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (Board) and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The Board decides on changes in discount rates after recommendations submitted by one or more of the regional Federal Reserve Banks. The FOMC decides on open market operations, including the desired levels of central bank money or the desired federal funds market rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Interest Rate.Federal ReserveWed, 25 Apr 2012 21:08:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/gdp-per-capitaThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in the United States was last reported at 37527.35 US dollars in 2010, according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita in the United States is equivalent to 303 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1960 until 2010, the United States GDP per capita averaged 25892.7000 USD reaching an all time high of 38699.0100 USD in December of 2007 and a record low of 14091.0800 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States GDP per capita.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/gdp-per-capita-pppThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in the United States was last reported at 47198.50 US dollars in 2010, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP), according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita, in the United States, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 215 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, the United States GDP per capita PPP averaged 29147.9400 USD reaching an all time high of 47198.5000 USD in December of 2010 and a record low of 12185.7200 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States GDP per capita PPP.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:02:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/population Historically, from 1960 until 2010, the United States Population averaged 242.0800 Million reaching an all time high of 311.0000 Million in December of 2010 and a record low of 180.6700 Million in December of 1960. The total population in the United States was last reported at 311.0 million people in 2010 from 180.7 million in 1960, changing 72 percent during the last 50 years. The United States has 4.51 percent of the world´s total population which means that one person in every 22 people on the planet is a resident of the United States. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States's Total Population. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Population.World BankFri, 28 Oct 2011 13:56:00 GMT