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Read these reports to understand the financial forces that affect daily American life. Discover how exports and imports impact US taxes and debt, plus learn about inflation and other economic indicators.

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Economy
Who are the US’s top trade partners?

Over 50% of 2023 US trade involved one of five partners: Mexico, Canada, China, Germany, and Japan.

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Economy
What is gross domestic product, or GDP?

GDP is an overall measure of economic activity. How is it calculated and used?

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Economy
Who is using cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency use has decreased from 12% of US adults in 2021 to 7% in 2023.

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Economy
Where does America’s coffee come from?

Aside from a small fraction grown in Hawaii, all of America’s coffee comes imported from countries like Colombia, Brazil, and Switzerland.

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Economy
What is the Securities and Exchange Commission and what does it do?

The Securities and Exchange Commission plays an important role in regulating the American economy by governing financial industries.

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Economy
What are the top US exports to China?

Soybeans were the nation’s top export to China in 2022, making up 11.6% of overall export value.

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Economy
How have oil prices changed in the US?

Oil prices have historically risen over time, but the last two decades have been particularly volatile.

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Economy
What impacts the price of oil?

Many factors can influence the price of a barrel of oil, including social and economic events, natural disasters, and geopolitical conflict.

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Economy
How many cars are built in the US?

The American automotive industry builds millions of cars each year and employs nearly 2% of the working-age population.

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Economy
The Producer Price Index: What it is and why it matters

The PPI monitors approximately 10,000 monthly product indexes, offering valuable insights into the economic well-being from the seller's standpoint.

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