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U.S. Economy at a Glance

Perspective from the BEA Accounts

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.

U.S. Economy at a Glance Table

National Economic Accounts

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Current Release
  • KC Test v3 Release 01
  • KC Test v3 Release 01

Industry Economic Accounts

International Economic Accounts

New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, 2023

Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $148.8 billion in 2023 (chart 1), according to preliminary statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Expenditures decreased $57.4 billion, or 28 percent, from $206.2 billion (revised) in 2022 and were below the annual average of $265.6 billion for 2014–2022. As in previous years, acquisitions of existing U.S. businesses accounted for most of the expenditures.

Current Release
  • Current release: July 12, 2024
  • Next release: July 2025

Regional Economic Accounts