International Monetary Fund1mon
Do Current Account Deficits Matter?
THE CURRENT account balance may seem to be an abstruse economic concept. But in countries that are spending a lot more abroad than they are taking in, the current account is the point at which ...
International Monetary Fund9y
Is the U.S. Current Account Deficit Sustainable?
The U.S. current account deficit, driven by the United States' widening trade deficit, is the largest it has ever been, both as a share of the U.S. economy and in dollar terms. How much longer can the ...
The Hill on MSN20dOpinion
The strong dollar conundrum facing the Trump administration
The U.S. dollar is expected to strengthen in 2025 due to the Trump administration’s preference for a weaker dollar, but this ...
Hosted on MSN6mon
Brazil’s current account deficit hits 10-year high: What it means for the economy
Effective strategies will be crucial in navigating these economic hurdles and fostering sustainable growth. The widening current account deficit poses several risks to Brazil’s economy.
The New Zealand Herald1mon
Inside Economics: What is the current account deficit and can NZ survive it?
Welcome to the best of Inside Economics. During 2024, I’ve answered readers' questions about the economy. Over the summer break we’ll be running a selection of them. Inside Economics will ...