GDP and the Economy: Final Estimates for the Fourth Quarter of 2006
Real GDP increased 2.5 percent after increasing 2.0 percent, reflecting a downturn in imports and accelerations in consumer spending, exports, and Federal Government spending. Corporate profits decreased $4.9 billion after increasing $61.5 billion.
Government Receipts and Expenditures: Estimates for the Fourth Quarter of 2006
Net government saving increased $33.7 billion to –$149.6 billion. Net Federal Government saving increased $41.8 billion to –$131.2 billion. Net state and local government saving decreased $8.2 billion to –$18.4 billion.
Real Inventories, Sales, and Inventory-Sales Ratios for Manufacturing and Trade for the Fourth Quarter of 2006
These estimates, including the estimates of inventories for manufacturing by stage of fabrication, have been updated.
U.S. International Transactions: Fourth Quarter of 2006
The U.S. current-account deficit decreased $33.6 billion to $195.8 billion, mainly reflecting a decrease in the deficit on goods. In the financial account, net financial inflows decreased $65.1 billion to $164.6 billion.
U.S. International Transactions in 2006
The U.S. current-account deficit increased $65.1 billion to $856.7 billion, reflecting an increase in the deficit on goods and a shift to a deficit on income. The surplus on services increased. In the financial account, net financial inflows decreased $66.3 billion to $719.1 billion.
State Personal Income: Fourth Quarter of 2006 and Annual Estimates for 2006
Personal income growth for the Nation was 1.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006. Growth accelerated in 18 states and decelerated in 25 states. In 2006, personal income growth for the Nation accelerated, increasing 6.3 percent after increasing 5.2 percent.
Upcoming in the Survey...
Annual Industry Accounts. Advance estimates for 2006 will be published in the May Survey.
Annual Revision of Local Area Personal Income. The estimates of personal income for states, counties, and metropolitan areas for 2003–2005 will also be published in the May Survey.