U.S. Current Account Deficit Widens Less Than Expected in Q2
The U.S. current account balance for the second quarter of 2026 came in at -$246 billion, narrower than the expected deficit of -$252.5 billion and an improvement from the revised first-quarter figure of -$212.6 billion. The data was released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday. The current account deficit increased by 15.7% compared to Q1 but fell short of forecasts, suggesting a slight moderation in trade imbalances than anticipated. This could indicate some stabilizing trends in U.S. economic activity or adjustments in international trade flows.
Topics: Trade Deficit U.S. Economy