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## Overview of the Economy: Perspective from the BEA Accounts http://www.bea.doe.gov/bea/glance.htm

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. Also available: Summary XLS table.
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### National Economic Accounts: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Quarterly data: Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in Q1 2005, according to preliminary estimates.

Highlights Detailed Press Release Business Situation Article for Preliminary Estimates, Q1 2005 Previous Releases Previous: 4th quarter 2004: +3.8 Current: 1st quarter 2005: +3.5 Next release : June 29, 2005

Personal Income Monthly data: In April 2005, real disposable personal income increased 0.1 percent.

Highlights Detailed Press Release More Previous Releases Previous: March 2005: 0.0 Current: April 2005: +0.1 Next release: June 30, 2005 

### Industry Economic Accounts: Annual Industry Accounts: GDP by Industry Annual Data: >Newly-available data on the industry distribution of growth in GDP show the services-producing sector led the economic expansion in 2004, as 7 out of 10 services-producing industry groups contributed to faster growth in real GDP.

Highlights Detailed Press Release Annual Industry Accounts: Advance Estimates for 2004 Previous Releases 

### Next release: Fall 2005

International Economic Accounts: 

### U.S. Balance of Payments (International Transactions) Annual Data

Annual Data for Industry Groups with ICT-Producing Industries



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## Overview ofthe Economy: Perspective from the SEAAccounts
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### National Economic Accounts: Gross Domestic Product (GOP) Quarterly data: Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in Q1 2005, according to preliminary estimates. Highlights Detailed Press Release Business Situation Article for Preliminary Estimates, 01 2005 Previous Releases Previous: 4th quarter 2004: +3.8 Current: 1stquarter 2005: +3.5 Next release: June 29, 2005

Personal Income Monthly data: In April 2005, real disposable personal income increased 0.1 percent. Highlights Detailed Press Release Previous Releases Previous: March 2005: 0.0 Current: April 2005: +0.1 Next release: June 30, 2005 

### Industry Economic Accounts: Annual IndustryAccounts: GOP by Industry Annual Data: >Newly-available data on the industry distribution ofgrowth in GDP show the services-producing sector led the economic expansion in 2004, as 7 out of 10 services-producing industry groups contributed to faster growth in real GDP. Highlights Detailed Press Release Annual IndustryAccounts: Advance Estimates for 2004 Previous Releases Next release: Fall 2005



### International EconomicAccounts: U.S. Balance of Payments (International Transactions) Annual Data

Annual Data for Industry Groups with ICT-Producing

Industries



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### Bureau of Economic Analysis: Overview of the Economy http://www.bea.doe.gov/bea/glance.htm

Quarterly and annual data: The U.S. current-account deficit increased $22.0 billion to $187.9 billion (preliminary) in the fourth quarter of 2004. For the year 2004, the current-account deficit increased $135.3 billion to $665.9 billion (preliminary).

Quarterly Highlights Annual Highlights Detailed Press Release U.S. International Transactions Article, Q4 2004 U.S. International Transactions Article, 2004 Errata: U.S. International Transactions Previous Releases 

### Previous: 3rd quarter 2004: -$165.9 billion Current: 4th quarter 2004: -$187.9 billion Previous: Annual 2003: -$530.7 billion Current: Annual 2004: -$665.9 billion
Next release : June 17, 2005

International Investment Position Annual data: The U.S. net international investment position at yearend 2003 was a negative $2,430.7 billion (preliminary) with direct investment valued at current cost, as the value of foreign investments in the United States exceeded the value of U.S. investments abroad.

Highlights Detailed Press Release The International Investment Position of the United States at Yearend 2003 Article Previous Releases Next release: June 30, 2005 International Trade Monthly data: Total April exports of $106.4 billion and imports of $163.4 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $57.0 billion. (Joint release with the U.S. Census Bureau)

Highlights Detailed Press Release More Previous Releases



### Previous: March 2005: -$53.6 billion Current: April 2005: -$57.0 billion Next release: July 13, 2005 Regional Economic Accounts: Gross State Product (GSP) Annual data: In 2003, GSP growth accelerated in 38 states and was positive in all states. New estimates based on the North American Industry Classification System for 1998-2002 are now available.

Highlights Detailed Press Release Comprehensive Revision of Gross State Product: Accelerated Estimates for 2003 and Revised Estimates for 1977-2002 Previous Releases Next release: June 23, 2005 State Personal Income (SPI) Quarterly data: Personal income growth for most states accelerated in the fourth quarter, boosted by a large dividend paid by Microsoft Corporation to its shareholders.

Highlights Detailed Press Release State Personal Income Article, Q4 2004 Previous Releases Next release: June 22, 2005 State Per Capita Personal Income Quarterly Data



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20f3 Quarterly and annual data: The U.S. current-account deficit increased $22.0 billion to $187.9 billion (preliminary) in the fourth quarterof 2004. Forthe year 2004, the current-account deficit increased $135.3 billion to $665.9 billion (preliminary). Quarterly Highlights Annual Highlights Detailed Press Release U.s. International Transactions Article, 04 2004 U.S. International Transactions Article, 2004 Errata: U.S. InternationalTransactions Previous Releases Previous: 3rd quarter 2004: -$165.9 billion Current: 4th quarter 2004: -$187.9 billion Previous: Annual 2003: -$530.7 billion Current: Annual 2004: -$665.9 billion Next release: June 17, 2005

International Investment Position Annual data: The U.S. net international investment position atyearend 2003 was a negative $2,430.7 billion (preliminary) with direct investmentvalued at current cost, as the value of foreign investments in the United States exceeded the value of U.S. investments abroad. Highlights Detailed Press Release The International Investment Position ofthe United States atYearend 2003 Article Previous Releases Next release: June 30, 2005 International Trade Monthly data: Total April exports of $106.4 billion and imports of $163.4 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of$57.0 billion. (Joint release with the U.S. Census Bureau) Highlights Detailed Press Release More Previous Releases

Previous: March 2005: -$53.6 billion Current: April 2005: -$57.0 billion ,Next release: July 13, 2005 

### Regional EconomicAccounts: Gross State Product (GSP) Annual data: In 2003, GSP growth accelerated in 38 states and was positive in all states. New estimates based on the North American Industry Classification System for 1998-2002 are now available. Highlights Detailed Press Release Comprehensive Revision ofGross State Product: Accelerated Estimates for 2003 and Revised Estimates for 1977-2002 Previous Releases Next release: June 23, 2005 State Personal Income (SPI) Quarterly data: Personal income growth for moststates accelerated in the fourth quarter, boosted by a large dividend paid by Microsoft Corporation to its shareholders. Highlights Detailed Press Release State Personal IncomeArticle, 04 2004 Previous Releases Next release: June 22, 2005
State Per Capita Personal Income 

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Annual data: All states except South Dakota, Nebraska, and Michigan enjoyed faster per capita personal income growth in 2004.

Highlights Detailed Press Release State Per Capita Personal Income Article, 2004 Previous Releases Next release: September 28, 2005

Local Area Personal Income, 2001-2003 Annual data: Personal income increased in all but two of the nation's metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) from 2002 to 2003.

Highlights Detailed Press Release Local Area Personal Income Article, 2001-2003 Previous Releases

Updated: June 10, 2005



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Annual data: All states except South Dakota, Nebraska, and Michigan enjoyed faster per capita personal income growth in 2004. Highlights Detailed Press Release State Per Capita Personal IncomeArticle, 2004 Previous Releases Next release: September 28, 2005



### localArea Personal Income, 2001-2003 Annual data: Personal income increased in all buttwo ofthe nation's metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) from 2002 to 2003. Highlights Detailed Press Release Local Area Personal IncomeArticle, 2001-2003 Previous Releases

Updated: June 10, 2005 

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