🌍 International Trade
Exports
▲ 0.2%
Imports
▼ 2.2%
Insight: The trade balance strengthened significantly. We sold more oil (+6.7%) but bought far less machinery and gold from abroad.
🏗️ Investment & Housing
Gov. Capital
▲ 2.9%
Business Invest.
0.0%
Housing Resale
▲ 9.1%
Insight: Government spending on defense systems (+82%) drove capital investment. Housing resale is booming, but new construction remains weak.
💼 Income & Sectors
Corp. Income
▲ 2.5%
Gov. Spending
▼ 0.4%
Insight: Corporate profits recovered, driven by the energy and mining sectors. Government operating costs fell after the election cycle ended.