Census Bureau News

March Sees US Trade Deficit Soar to $140.5B, Marking a Significant Economic Shift

The US trade deficit increased by 14% in March, reaching $140.5 billion, with exports slightly up by 0.2% and imports growing by 4.4%. Annually, the deficit surged by 92.6%, reflec...

March Sees US Goods Trade Deficit Surge to $140.5B, Marking a Significant Monthly Increase

The US goods and services trade deficit rose by 14% in March to $140.5 billion, with exports increasing slightly by 0.2% and imports jumping by 4.4%. Annually, the deficit grew by ...

US Goods Trade Deficit Surges to $162B in March, Marking a Significant Increase from February

The US goods trade deficit rose to $162 billion in March, up from $147.8 billion in February, with exports and imports both increasing. Wholesale inventories also saw a rise.

March Sees a Stunning 9.2% Surge in US Durable Goods Orders, Led by Transportation Equipment

US durable goods orders surged by 9.2% in March, with transportation equipment leading the growth with a 27% increase. Excluding transportation and defense, orders showed stability...

March Sees a Stunning 9.2% Surge in US Durable Goods Orders, Led by Transportation Equipment

In March, US durable goods orders surged by 9.2%, driven by a 27% increase in transportation equipment orders. Excluding transportation, orders were stable, highlighting the sector...

March Sees a Stunning 9.2% Surge in US Durable Goods Orders, Signaling Economic Resilience

In March, US durable goods orders experienced a significant 9.2% increase, with transportation equipment leading the surge. Excluding transportation, orders were stable, while defe...

March Sees a Stunning 9.2% Surge in US Durable Goods Orders, Signaling Economic Resilience

In March, US durable goods orders surged by 9.2%, with transportation equipment leading the growth. Excluding transportation, orders were stable, showing a balanced economic recove...

March Sees a Staggering 9.2% Surge in US Durable Goods Orders, Signaling Economic Resilience

US durable goods orders surged by 9.2% in March, with transportation equipment leading the charge with a 27% increase. Excluding transportation and defense, orders remained stable ...

March Sees a Surprising 7.4% Surge in US New Home Sales, Defying Market Expectations

US new home sales rose by 7.4% in March, with 724,000 units sold, a 6% increase from last year. Inventory grew slightly, with a median sale price of $403,600, reflecting a decrease...

March Sees a Surprising 7.4% Jump in US New Home Sales, Signaling Market Resilience

New single-family home sales in the US rose by 7.4% in March, with 724,000 units sold, indicating a strong housing market. Inventory increased slightly, while median prices saw a d...

US Business Inventories Show Steady Growth with a 0.2% Increase in February

US business inventories saw a 0.2% rise in February, totaling $2,590 billion, with a 2.1% annual increase, indicating steady economic growth.

US Trade Deficit Shrinks to $122.7B in February, Signaling Economic Shifts

The US trade deficit decreased by 6.1% in February to $122.7 billion, with exports rising and imports slightly declining. Annually, the deficit grew by 86%, highlighting significan...

February Sees a 1.8% Rise in US New Home Sales, Signaling a Strong Housing Market

US new home sales grew by 1.8% in February, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000. The median sales price was $414,500, with a supply of 8.9 months at current sales...

February Sees a 1.8% Rise in US New Home Sales, Signaling a Robust Housing Market

In February, US new home sales grew by 1.8% month-on-month, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000. The median sales price was $414,500, with an 8.9-month supply at ...

February Sees a 1.8% Rise in US New Home Sales, Signaling Market Resilience

The US housing market shows resilience with a 1.8% increase in new home sales in February, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000, as reported by the Census Bureau a...

November Sees US Goods Trade Deficit Surge to $102.9 Billion Amid Export Decline

In November, the US goods trade deficit expanded significantly to $102.9 billion, driven by a decrease in exports and an increase in imports. Wholesale inventories saw a minor adju...

US Construction Spending Sees Significant Growth in October, Reaching $2.17 Trillion

The US Census Bureau reports a 0.4% increase in construction spending for September, reaching $2.17 trillion. Private construction leads the growth with a 0.7% increase, while publ...