Current-account deficit widens in the second quarter
BEA reports a US$246 billion quarterly deficit, up US$33.4 billion. This is a balance-of-payments measure, not the federal budget deficit.
Source finding
BEA reports a US$246 billion quarterly deficit, up US$33.4 billion. This is a balance-of-payments measure, not the federal budget deficit.
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What remains uncertain
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