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U.S. Current Account Deficit Shrinks 42.9% in Q2 2025

9/24/2025

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The U.S. current account deficit narrowed to $251.3 billion in Q2 2025, down $188.5 billion (42.9%) from Q1 2025.
The deficit was 3.3% of GDP, down from 5.9% in Q1 2025, as imports fell and exports rose.
The Palestinian international investment position reached $8.614 billion by Q2 2025, with 59% of assets in cash/deposits and external debt near $2.118 billion.

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The U.S. current account deficit narrowed to $251.3 billion in Q2 2025, down $188.5 billion (42.9%) from Q1 2025.
The deficit was 3.3% of GDP, down from 5.9% in Q1 2025, as imports fell and exports rose.
The Palestinian international investment position reached $8.614 billion by Q2 2025, with 59% of assets in cash/deposits and external debt near $2.118 billion.