GDP

Where does the world's economic activity take place? This cartogram shows the $94 trillion global economy divided into 1,000 hexagons.

Which countries and regions contribute the most to the world economy? In this infographic, we break down all $94 trillion of global GDP by country.

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U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the third quarter to the softest pace of the pandemic recovery period as snarled supply chains and a surge in COVID-19 cases throttled spending and investment.Gross domestic product expanded at a 2 percent annualized rate following a 6.7 percent…

To give context to the Wall Street vs Main Street debate, we compare S&P 500 returns and U.S. GDP growth since 1980.

The U.S. economy contracted 4.8% in the first quarter of 2020. With the coronavirus crisis continuing into the summer, economists are expecting an even steep...

GDP per capita is one of the best measures of a country's standard of living. This map showcases the GDP per capita in every country globally.

The 6.5% annual growth rate last quarter fell below forecasts, showing there are still some mustard stains on the economy’s T-shirt

Global happiness levels are determined by many diverse factors. These maps look at the happiest and unhappiest countries in every region.

Genuine Progress Indicator takes into account the well-being of a nation by incorporating environmental and social factors which are not measured by GDP.

This issue explains how the output gap, the difference between potential and actual output, is useful for checking the health of the economy.

Which countries have the highest GDP per capita? This map breaks down the top 25 richest countries in the world.

What Is potential GDP?

Powered by consumers and fueled by government aid, the U.S. economy is achieving a remarkably fast recovery from the recession that ripped through the nation last year on the heels of the coronavirus and cost tens of millions of Americans their jobs and businesses. The number of people seeking unemployment aid — a rough reflection of layoffs — last week reached its lowest point since the pandemic struck. Economists say that widespread vaccinations and declining viral cases, the reopening of more businesses, a huge infusion of federal aid and healthy job gains should help sustain steady growth.

The gross domestic product data marked the second-fastest pace for growth since the second quarter of 2003.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bouncing back from months of retrenchment, America's consumers stepped up their spending by a solid 2.4% in January, the sharpest increase in seven months and a sign that the...

The Commerce Department says the U.S. economy grew just 1% in the last three months of the year, as a rise in coronavirus infections weighed on in-person businesses like restaurants.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The global economy will experience a subdued recovery this year from the devastating pandemic, the World Bank predicted Tuesday, but it warned that the near-term outlook is...

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The consensus of professional forecasters is that U.S. real GDP growth will dip below 2% in 2020.

U.S. GDP grew at a record 33.1% annualized pace in the third quarter, erasing some but not all of the damage done by the coronavirus recession.