http://www.tradingeconomics.com/RSS Feed60http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/current-accountThe United States recorded a Current Account deficit of 110416 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Current Account in the United States is reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Historically, from 1960 until 2012, the United States Current Account averaged -43213.25 USD Million reaching an all time high of 9957 USD Million in February of 1991 and a record low of -214397 USD Million in August 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 AnalysisFri, 17 May 2013 19:45:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/wages-in-manufacturingWages in Manufacturing in the United States increased to 19.30 USD in April of 2013 from 19.24 USD in March of 2013. Wages in Manufacturing in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Historically, from 1950 until 2013, the United States Wages in Manufacturing averaged 8.35 USD reaching an all time high of 19.30 USD in April of 2013 and a record low of 1.27 USD in January of 1950. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Wages in Manufacturing.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:45:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/wagesWages in the United States increased to 10.31 USD in April of 2013 from 10.26 USD in March of 2013. Wages in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Historically, from 2006 until 2013, the United States Wages averaged 10.21 USD reaching an all time high of 10.41 USD in April of 2009 and a record low of 9.88 USD in July of 2008. In the United States, wages are benchmarked using average hourly earnings. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Wages.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:45:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/unemployed-personsUnemployed Persons in the United States decreased to 11659 Thousand Persons in April of 2013 from 11742 Thousand Persons in March of 2013. Unemployed Persons in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Historically, from 1950 until 2013, the United States Unemployed Persons averaged 6467.75 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 15421 Thousand Persons in October of 2009 and a record low of 1596 Thousand Persons in May of 1953. In the United States, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Unemployed Persons.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:45:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/terms-of-tradeTerms of Trade in the United States decreased to 87.20 Index Points in April of 2013 from 87.40 Index Points in March of 2013. Terms of Trade in the United States is reported by the Datastream International Ltd. Historically, from 1969 until 2013, the United States Terms of Trade averaged 95.60 Index Points reaching an all time high of 125.40 Index Points in February of 1969 and a record low of 79.40 Index Points in June of 2008. In the United States, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Terms of Trade.Datastream International Ltd.Fri, 17 May 2013 19:45:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/producer-pricesProducer Prices in the United States decreased to 194.90 Index Points in April of 2013 from 196.20 Index Points in March of 2013. Producer Prices in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Historically, from 1950 until 2013, the United States Producer Prices averaged 89.75 Index Points reaching an all time high of 197.80 Index Points in September of 2012 and a record low of 27.20 Index Points in January of 1950. In the United States, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Producer Prices.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:45:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/productivityProductivity in the United States increased to 111.20 Index Points in the first quarter of 2013 from 110.88 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012. Productivity in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Historically, from 1959 until 2013, the United States Productivity averaged 68.62 Index Points reaching an all time high of 111.78 Index Points in August of 2012 and a record low of 34.96 Index Points in February of 1959. In the United States, Productivity is the real value of output produced by a unit of labor during a certain time. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Productivity.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/personal-savingsPersonal Savings in the United States remained unchanged at 2.70 percent in March of 2013 from 2.70 percent in February of 2013. Personal Savings in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Historically, from 1959 until 2013, the United States Personal Saving Rate averaged 6.87 Percent reaching an all time high of 14.60 Percent in May of 1975 and a record low of 0.80 Percent in April of 2005. In the United States, Personal Saving Rate correspond to the ratio of personal income saved to personal net disposable income during a certain period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Personal Saving Rate.U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/new-ordersNew Orders in the United States decreased to 468025 USD Million in March of 2013 from 486809 USD Million in February of 2013. New Orders in the United States is reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, the United States New Orders averaged 353996.04 USD Million reaching an all time high of 486971 USD Million in June of 2008 and a record low of 223465 USD Million in February of 1992. In the United States, because new orders heavily affect business confidence they are a leading indicator for growth in gross domsestic product. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States New Orders.U.S. Census BureauFri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/money-supply-m2Money Supply M2 in the United States increased to 10525.90 USD Billion in April of 2013 from 10460 USD Billion in March of 2013. Money Supply M2 in the United States is reported by the Federal Reserve, United States. Historically, from 1959 until 2013, the United States Money Supply M2 averaged 3140.46 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 10525.90 USD Billion in April of 2013 and a record low of 286.60 USD Billion in January of 1959. The United States Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Money Supply M2.Federal Reserve, United StatesFri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/money-supply-m1Money Supply M1 in the United States increased to 2523.20 USD Billion in April of 2013 from 2463.20 USD Billion in March of 2013. Money Supply M1 in the United States is reported by the Federal Reserve, United States. Historically, from 1959 until 2013, the United States Money Supply M1 averaged 756.49 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 2523.20 USD Billion in April of 2013 and a record low of 138.90 USD Billion in January of 1959. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Money Supply M1.Federal Reserve, United StatesFri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/money-supply-m0Money Supply M0 in the United States increased to 3004481 USD Million in April of 2013 from 2929461 USD Million in March of 2013. Money Supply M0 in the United States is reported by the Federal Reserve, United States. Historically, from 1959 until 2013, the United States Money Supply M0 averaged 442191.26 USD Million reaching an all time high of 3004486 USD Million in April of 2013 and a record low of 40425 USD Million in January of 1959. The United States Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Money Supply M0.Federal Reserve, United StatesFri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/loans-to-private-sectorLoans to Private Sector in the United States increased to 7300.10 USD Billion in April of 2013 from 7268.30 USD Billion in March of 2013. Loans to Private Sector in the United States is reported by the Federal Reserve, United States. Historically, from 1950 until 2013, the United States Loans to Private Sector averaged 1919.30 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 7300.10 USD Billion in April of 2013 and a record low of 39 USD Billion in January of 1950. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Loans to Private Sector.Federal Reserve, United StatesFri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/labour-costsLabour Costs in the United States decreased to 108.99 Index Points in the first quarter of 2013 from 109.07 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012. Labour Costs in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Historically, from 1950 until 2013, the United States Labour Costs averaged 59.44 Index Points reaching an all time high of 109.60 Index Points in November of 2008 and a record low of 18.44 Index Points in May of 1950. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Labour Costs.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/job-vacanciesJob Vacancies in the United States increased to 3869 Thousand in March of 2013 from 3689 Thousand in February of 2013. Job Vacancies in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Historically, from 2000 until 2013, the United States Job Vacancies averaged 3618.32 Thousand reaching an all time high of 5771 Thousand in January of 2001 and a record low of 2134 Thousand in November of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Job Vacancies.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/import-pricesImport Prices in the United States decreased to 140.30 Index Points in April of 2013 from 141 Index Points in March of 2013. Import Prices in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Historically, from 1982 until 2013, the United States Import Prices averaged 104.63 Index Points reaching an all time high of 147.50 Index Points in July of 2008 and a record low of 75 Index Points in March of 1986. In the United States, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Import Prices.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/housing-indexHousing Index in the United States decreased to 853 Thousand in April of 2013 from 1021 Thousand in March of 2013. Housing Index in the United States is reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. Historically, from 1959 until 2013, the United States Housing Index averaged 1463.38 Thousand reaching an all time high of 2494 Thousand in January of 1972 and a record low of 478 Thousand in April of 2009. In the United States, Housing Index is measured by the total number of housing starts. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Housing Index.U.S. Census BureauFri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/gross-national-productGross National Product in the United States increased to 13895 USD Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 13862.90 USD Billion in the third quarter of 2012. Gross National Product in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Historically, from 1950 until 2012, the United States Gross National Product averaged 6909.99 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 13895 USD Billion in November of 2012 and a record low of 1923.80 USD Billion in February of 1950. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Gross National Product.U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/government-spendingGovernment Spending in the United States decreased to 2432.60 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2013 from 2458.10 USD Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012. Government Spending in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Historically, from 1950 until 2013, the United States Government Spending averaged 1545.62 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 2621.10 USD Billion in November of 2009 and a record low of 482 USD Billion in August of 1950. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Government Spending.U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/export-pricesExport Prices in the United States decreased to 133.50 Index Points in April of 2013 from 134.40 Index Points in March of 2013. Export Prices in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Historically, from 1983 until 2013, the United States Export Prices averaged 105.40 Index Points reaching an all time high of 135.30 Index Points in September of 2011 and a record low of 82.40 Index Points in September of 1986. In the United States, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Export Prices.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/employed-personsEmployed Persons in the United States increased to 143579 Thousand Persons in April of 2013 from 143286 Thousand Persons in March of 2013. Employed Persons in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Historically, from 1950 until 2013, the United States Employed Persons averaged 100856.04 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 146595 Thousand Persons in November of 2007 and a record low of 57635 Thousand Persons in January of 1950. In the United States, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Employed Persons.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/disposable-personal-incomeDisposable Personal Income in the United States increased to 12079.80 USD Billion in March of 2013 from 12059.10 USD Billion in February of 2013. Disposable Personal Income in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Historically, from 1959 until 2013, the United States Disposable Personal Income averaged 4253.02 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 12414.60 USD Billion in December of 2012 and a record low of 340.70 USD Billion in January of 1959. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Disposable Personal Income.U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/core-consumer-pricesCore Consumer Prices in the United States increased to 232.88 Index Points in April of 2013 from 232.76 Index Points in March of 2013. Core Consumer Prices in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Historically, from 1957 until 2013, the United States Core Consumer Prices averaged 112.93 Index Points reaching an all time high of 232.88 Index Points in April of 2013 and a record low of 28.50 Index Points in January of 1957. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Core Consumer Prices.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/consumer-spendingConsumer Spending in the United States increased to 9740 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2013 from 9663.90 USD Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Historically, from 1950 until 2013, the United States Consumer Spending averaged 4614.35 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 9740 USD Billion in February of 2013 and a record low of 1244.90 USD Billion in February of 1950. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Consumer Spending.U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/consumer-price-index-cpiConsumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States decreased to 231.49 Index Points in April of 2013 from 232.34 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Historically, from 1950 until 2013, the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 100.38 Index Points reaching an all time high of 232.77 Index Points in February of 2013 and a record low of 23.51 Index Points in January of 1950. In the United States, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI).U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/changes-in-inventoriesChanges in Inventories in the United States increased to 50.30 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2013 from 13.30 USD Billion in the fourth quarter of 2012. Changes in Inventories in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Historically, from 1950 until 2013, the United States Changes in Inventories averaged 22.88 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 117.20 USD Billion in February of 1998 and a record low of -185.50 USD Billion in May of 2009. In the United States, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Changes in Inventories.U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/car-registrationsCar Registrations in the United States increased to 600.40 Thousand in February of 2013 from 569.60 Thousand in January of 2013. Car Registrations in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Historically, from 1975 until 2013, the United States Car Registrations averaged 713 Thousand reaching an all time high of 1149 Thousand in September of 1986 and a record low of 331.50 Thousand in January of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Car Registrations.U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/capacity-utilizationCapacity Utilization in the United States decreased to 77.78 percent in April of 2013 from 78.32 percent in March of 2013. Capacity Utilization in the United States is reported by the Federal Reserve, United States. Historically, from 1967 until 2013, the United States Capacity Utilization averaged 80.68 Percent reaching an all time high of 89.39 Percent in January of 1967 and a record low of 66.81 Percent in June of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Capacity Utilization.Federal Reserve, United StatesFri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/bank-lending-rateBank Lending Rate in the United States remained unchanged at 3.25 percent in April of 2013 from 3.25 percent in March of 2013. Bank Lending Rate in the United States is reported by the Federal Reserve, United States. Historically, from 1950 until 2013, the United States Prime Lending Rate averaged 6.88 Percent reaching an all time high of 20.50 Percent in August of 1981 and a record low of 2 Percent in January of 1950. In the United States, the prime lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on short term loans by commercial banks to companies. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Prime Lending Rate.Federal Reserve, United StatesFri, 17 May 2013 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/business-confidenceBusiness Confidence in the United States decreased to 50.70 in April of 2013 from 51.30 in March of 2013. Business Confidence in the United States is reported by the Institute for Supply Management. Historically, from 1948 until 2013, the United States Business Confidence averaged 52.73 reaching an all time high of 77.50 in July of 1950 and a record low of 29.40 in May of 1980. The Manufacturing ISM Report On Business® is based on data compiled from purchasing and supply executives nationwide. Survey responses reflect the change, if any, in the current month compared to the previous month. For each of the indicators measured (New Orders, Backlog of Orders, New Export Orders, Imports, Production, Supplier Deliveries, Inventories, Customers' Inventories, Employment and Prices), the report shows the percentage reporting each response, the net difference between the number of responses in the positive economic direction and the negative economic direction, and the diffusion index. A PMI™ reading above 50 percent indicates that the manufacturing economy is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally declining. A PMI™ in excess of 42.6 percent, over a period of time, indicates that the overall economy, or GDP, is generally expanding; below 42.6 percent, it is generally declining. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Business Confidence.Institute for Supply ManagementFri, 17 May 2013 19:38:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/consumer-confidenceConsumer Confidence in the United States increased to 68.10 in April of 2013 from 61.90 in March of 2013. Consumer Confidence in the United States is reported by the The Conference Board. Historically, from 1967 until 2013, the United States Consumer Confidence averaged 93.73 reaching an all time high of 144.70 in May of 2000 and a record low of 25.30 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 BoardFri, 17 May 2013 19:29:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in the United States was recorded at 1.10 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in the United States is reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Historically, from 1914 until 2013, the United States Inflation Rate averaged 3.35 Percent reaching an all time high of 23.70 Percent in June of 1920 and a record low of -15.80 Percent in June of 1921. In the United States, the most important categories in the unadjusted Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers are Shelter (31 percent of the total index) and Commodities other than food and energy (20 percent). Food accounts for 14 percent of total index and Energy for 10 percent. Transportation services constitute around 6 percent of the measure and Medical care services 5.5 percent. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Inflation Rate.Bureau of Labor StatisticsThu, 16 May 2013 13:34:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/jobless-claimsInitial Jobless Claims in the United States increased to 360 Thousand in the week ending May 11 of 2013 from 328 Thousand reported in the previous week. Initial Jobless Claims in the United States is reported by the US Labor Department. Historically, from 1967 until 2013, the United States Initial Jobless Claims averaged 363.4 Thousand reaching an all time high of 695.0 Thousand in October of 1982 and a record low of 162.0 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, 16 May 2013 13:33:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in the United States increased 1.90 percent in April of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in the United States is reported by the Federal Reserve. Historically, from 1920 until 2013, the United States Industrial Production averaged 3.91 Percent reaching an all time high of 62 Percent in July of 1933 and a record low of -33.70 Percent in February of 1946. In the United States, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Industrial Production. Federal ReserveWed, 15 May 2013 14:16:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/retail-sales-annualRetail Sales in the United States increased 3.70 percent in April of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in the United States is reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. Historically, from 1993 until 2013, the United States Retail Sales YoY averaged 4.64 Percent reaching an all time high of 11 Percent in March of 1994 and a record low of -11.50 Percent in December of 2008. In the United States, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Annual Retail Sales. U.S. Census BureauMon, 13 May 2013 13:40:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/retail-salesRetail Sales in the United States increased 0.10 percent in April of 2013 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in the United States is reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, the United States Retail Sales MoM averaged 0.38 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.70 Percent in October of 2001 and a record low of -3.10 Percent in October of 2008. In the United States, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In the United States, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Retail Sales. U.S. Census BureauMon, 13 May 2013 13:31:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/foreign-exchange-reservesForeign Exchange Reserves in the United States decreased to 146327 USD Million in March of 2013 from 148837 USD Million in February of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in the United States is reported by the Federal Reserve. Historically, from 1957 until 2013, the United States Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 49389.44 USD Million reaching an all time high of 153075 USD Million in September of 2012 and a record low of 12128 USD Million in August of 1971. In the United States, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for United States Foreign Exchange Reserves.Federal ReserveSat, 11 May 2013 19:45:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/non-farm-payrollsNon Farm Payrolls in the United States increased to 165 Thousand in April of 2013 from 138 Thousand in March of 2013. Non Farm Payrolls in the United States is reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Historically, from 1939 until 2013, the United States Non Farm Payrolls averaged 118.26 Thousand reaching an all time high of 1114 Thousand in September of 1983 and a record low of -1966 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 141,000 businesses and government agencies, representing approximately 486,000 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, 03 May 2013 13:31:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/unemployment-rateUnemployment Rate in the United States decreased to 7.50 percent in April of 2013 from 7.60 percent in March of 2013. Unemployment Rate in the United States is reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Historically, from 1948 until 2013, the United States Unemployment Rate averaged 5.81 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.80 Percent in November of 1982 and a record low of 2.50 Percent in May of 1953. In the United States, the unemployment rate measures 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, 03 May 2013 13:31:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/importsImports in the United States decreased to 223105 USD Million in March of 2013 from 229604 USD Million in February of 2013. Imports in the United States is reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, the United States Imports averaged 134768.53 USD Million reaching an all time high of 236406 USD Million in March of 2012 and a record low of 52277 USD Million in January of 1992. United States is the world's largest importer. U.S. main imports are Industrial Supplies (32 percent of total imports) with crude oil alone accounting for half of this category. Others include: Capital Goods (24 percent); Automotive vehicles, parts, and engines (13 percent); Consumer Goods (12 percent) and Foods, Feeds, and Beverages (5 percent). Main imports partners are: China (18 percent of total imports), European Union (16 percent), Canada (14 percent), Mexico (12 percent) and Japan (6 percent). This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports. U.S. Census BureauThu, 02 May 2013 13:39:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/balance-of-tradeThe United States recorded a trade deficit of 38839 USD Million in March of 2013. Balance of Trade in the United States is reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, the United States Balance of Trade averaged -31991 USD Million reaching an all time high of -831 USD Million in February of 1992 and a record low of -67351 USD Million in August of 2006. The United States has been running consistent trade deficits since 1980 due to high imports of oil and consumer products. In recent years, the biggest trade deficits were recorded with China, Japan, Germany, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. United States records trade surpluses with Hong Kong, Australia, Netherlands and Belgium. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Balance of Trade. U.S. Census BureauThu, 02 May 2013 13:38:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/exportsExports in the United States decreased to 184276 USD Million in March of 2013 from 185975 USD Million in February of 2013. Exports in the United States is reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, the United States Exports averaged 102771.05 USD Million reaching an all time high of 187327 USD Million in September of 2012 and a record low of 50044 USD Million in May of 1992. United States is the world's third largest exporter. Main exports are: Industrial Supplies (34 percent of total exports) and Capital Goods (33 percent). Foods, feeds, and beverages account for 9 percent; Automotive vehicles, parts, and engines for another 9 percent and Consumer goods for 12 percent. Main exports partners are: Canada (19 percent of total exports), European Union (17 percent), Mexico (14 percent), China (7 percent) and Japan (5 percent). This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Exports. U.S. Census BureauThu, 02 May 2013 13:38:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/external-debtExternal Debt in the United States decreased to -4416243 USD Million in 2012 from -4030250 USD Million in 2011. External Debt in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Historically, from 1976 until 2012, the United States External Debt averaged -1024660.76 USD Million reaching an all time high of 360347 USD Million in June of 1980 and a record low of -4416243 USD Million in December of 2012. In the United States, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States External Debt.U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)Thu, 02 May 2013 11:21:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/government-external-debtGovernment External Debt in the United States decreased to -4416243 USD Million in 2012 from -4030250 USD Million in 2011. Government External Debt in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Historically, from 1976 until 2012, the United States Government External Debt averaged -1024660.76 USD Million reaching an all time high of 360347 USD Million in June of 1980 and a record low of -4416243 USD Million in December of 2012. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Government External Debt.U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)Thu, 02 May 2013 11:21:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/bankruptciesBankruptcies in the United States decreased to 37552 Companies in the first quarter of 2013 from 40075 Companies in the fourth quarter of 2012. Bankruptcies in the United States is reported by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Historically, from 1980 until 2013, the United States Bankruptcies averaged 49122.99 Companies reaching an all time high of 82446 Companies in December of 1987 and a record low of 19695 Companies in December of 2006. In the United States, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Bankruptcies.Administrative Office of the U.S. CourtsThu, 02 May 2013 11:21:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/interest-rateThe benchmark interest rate in the United States was last recorded at 0.25 percent. Interest Rate in the United States is reported by the Federal Reserve. Historically, from 1971 until 2013, the United States Interest Rate averaged 6.17 Percent reaching an all time high of 20 Percent in March of 1980 and a record low of 0.25 Percent in December of 2008. 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, 01 May 2013 19:12:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United States expanded 1.80 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in the United States is reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Historically, from 1948 until 2013, the United States GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 3.21 Percent reaching an all time high of 13.40 Percent in December of 1950 and a record low of -4.60 Percent in June of 2009. The United States is the world’s largest economy. Yet, in the last two decades, like in the case of many other developed nations, its growth rates have been decreasing. If in the 50’s and 60’s the average growth rate was above 4 percent, in the 70’s and 80’s dropped to around 3 percent. In the last ten years, the average rate has been below 2 percent and since the second quarter of 2000 has never reached the 5 percent level. With tumbling GDP growth rates, the growth of personal disposable income has been also declining. In the 70’s and 80’s personal disposable income for the average Americans was rising 10 percent a year. From 1990 to 2008, income growth rate had dropped to average 5.8 percent. And since the recession in 2009, when it actually declined, has been growing an average rate of 3.6 percent. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States GDP Annual Growth Rate. Bureau of Economic AnalysisFri, 26 Apr 2013 13:31:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United States expanded 2.50 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in the United States is reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Historically, from 1947 until 2013, the United States GDP Growth Rate averaged 3.23 Percent reaching an all time high of 17.20 Percent in March of 1950 and a record low of -10.40 Percent in March of 1958. The United States has one of the most diversified and most technologically advanced economies in the world. Finance, insurance, real estate, rental, leasing, health care, social assistance, professional, business and educational services account for more than 40 percent of GDP. Retail and wholesale trade creates another 12 percent of the wealth. The government related services fuel 13 percent of GDP. Utilities, transportation and warehousing and information account for 10 percent of the GDP. Manufacturing, mining, and construction constitute 17 percent of the output. Agriculture accounts for only 1.5 percent of the GDP, yet due to use of advance technologies, the United States is a net exporter of food. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States GDP Growth Rate. Bureau of Economic AnalysisFri, 26 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/current-account-to-gdpThe United States recorded a Current Account deficit of 3 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in the United States is reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, the United States Current Account to GDP averaged -2.69 Percent reaching an all time high of 0.20 Percent in December of 1981 and a record low of -6 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 AnalysisTue, 23 Apr 2013 13:06:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/government-budgetThe United States recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 8.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in the United States is reported by the US Treasury. Historically, from 1948 until 2012, the United States Government Budget averaged -3.02 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 4.60 Percent of GDP in December of 1948 and a record low of -12.10 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 TreasuryThu, 18 Apr 2013 10:46:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/government-debt-to-gdpThe United States is expected to record a Government Debt equivalent to 101.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in the United States is reported by the U.S. Bureau of Public Debt. Historically, from 1940 until 2012, the United States Government Debt To GDP averaged 60.28 Percent reaching an all time high of 121.70 Percent in December of 1946 and a record low of 31.70 Percent in December of 1974. 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 DebtWed, 06 Feb 2013 14:55:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/ratingStandard & Poor's credit rating for the United States stands at AA+. Moody's rating for the United States sovereign debt is Aaa. Fitch's credit rating for the United States is AAA. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of the United States thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for the United States as reported by major credit rating agencies.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/populationThe total population in United States was last recorded at 311.6 million people in 2011 from 180.7 million in 1960, changing 72 percent during the last 50 years. Population in the United States is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, the United States Population averaged 243.4 Million reaching an all time high of 311.6 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 180.7 Million in December of 1960. The population of the United States represents 4.52 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 22 people on the planet is a resident of United States. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Population.World BankThu, 13 Dec 2012 11:36:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/gdpThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United States was worth 15094 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of the United States represents 24.35 percent of the world economy. GDP in the United States is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, the United States GDP averaged 5525.3 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 15094.0 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 520.5 USD Billion in December of 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States GDP.The World Bank GroupThu, 13 Dec 2012 11:31:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/gdp-per-capitaThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in the United States was last recorded at 37691 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in the United States is equivalent to 304 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in the United States is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, the United States GDP per capita averaged 26115.8 USD reaching an all time high of 38699.0 USD in December of 2007 and a record low of 14091.1 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, 28 Nov 2012 18:59:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/gdp-per-capita-pppThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in the United States was last recorded at 48441.56 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in the United States, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 220 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in the United States is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, the United States GDP per capita PPP averaged 29708.5 USD reaching an all time high of 48441.6 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 12179.6 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, 28 Nov 2012 18:49:00 GMT