Understand the financial forces that affect daily American life. Discover how exports and imports impact US taxes and debt, plus learn about inflation and other economic indicators.

Learn the facts about the US economy: both national measures like GDP and inflation and data with personal impact, like wages and housing prices.

Aug 12, 2025 · The Federal Reserve, also known as "the Fed," is the central bank of the United States. It was established in 1913 to manage the nation’s monetary policy and respond to …

Nov 22, 2024 · Economy What role do small businesses play in the economy? Entrepreneurship has increased since the pandemic, accounting for the bulk of job growth.

About $701.1 billion in 2024. Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of goods and services a country or state produces — it’s the sum of consumer spending, business …

Aug 28, 2024 · Economy What do Americans think of the economy? In 2023, 42% of Americans felt good about the shape of their local economy.

May 30, 2025 · Economy What are free trade agreements and how do they affect trade? The US has 14 agreements covering trade with 20 countries.

Feb 1, 2024 · According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the American space economy is a $211.6 billion industry that’s grown over 17% between 2012 and 2021. When adjusted for …

Source: USAID and US Department of State Learn more Economy Key market indicators In 2024, the US GDP grew, prices and unemployment rose, and trade and global partnerships shifted …

Jun 23, 2025 · Economy Federal farm subsidies: What the data says Federal farm subsidies make up an average of 13.5% of net farm income.