Specific Issues

• Financial Services & Regulatory Reform
• The U.S. Budget FY 2011
• Treasury Bulletin
• 2012 Economic Report of the President
  

08 February 2013 U.S. Exports Reached Record High in 2012   The Department of Commerce has announced that the export of U.S. goods and services reached an all-time record during 2012.   Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank said record levels of exports were recorded in a variety of areas, including capital goods; automotive vehicles, parts and engines; consumer goods; and travel and tourism.

04 February 2013 Biden: U.S. Will Handle Economic Challenges "Just Fine"  Vice President Biden said economic conditions in the United States are improving, and he urged European countries to resolve their economic crisis, saying a “strong and capable Europe” is in the interests of the United States and the rest of the global community.

30 January 2013  U.S. Economy Stalls, but Maintains Its Growth Potential  The U.S. Department of Commerce reported that the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) shrank at an annualized rate of 0.1 percent during the last quarter of 2012, according to its initial estimate, citing a reduction in U.S. government spending, private inventory investments, exports and state and local government spending.

 2012

29 November 2012 U.S. Economy Continues Recovery with 13 Quarters of GDP Growth  The U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.7 percent from July to September, according to a new report from the Commerce Department.  The report, which calculates both monthly and quarterly the output of goods and services produced by the United States, attributed third-quarter gains to several sectors.

02 November 2012 U.S. Economy Adds Jobs, Grows in October  The U.S. economy added 171,000 jobs in October while the unemployment rate rose slightly to 7.9 percent from 7.8 percent the month before, according to the Labor Department. “October’s report marks 32 straight months of private-sector job growth totaling more than 5.4 million jobs,” said Labor Secretary Hilda Solis following the report’s release from her department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

01 November 2012 Presidential Proclamation on National Entrepreneurship Month  "America is known around the world as a country that empowers the inventor and the innovator. Ours is a Nation where men and women can take a chance on a dream -- where they can take an idea that starts around a kitchen table or in a garage and turn it into a new business or a new industry. During National Entrepreneurship Month, we celebrate the hard work, ingenuity, and courage of our thinkers, doers, and makers."

26 October 2012 U.S. Economy Continues to Grow, Recover  The U.S. economy posted its 13th straight quarter of growth as it expanded by 2 percent from July to September, according to a new Commerce Department report. “Together with other economic indicators, this report provides further evidence that the economy is moving in the right direction,” Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers Alan Krueger said in a statement on the report’s October 26 release.

15 October 2012 Federal Reserve Supports U.S., Global Recovery  The U.S. central bank is taking extra steps to support the country’s “frustratingly slow” economic recovery, says Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke. Speaking to the International Monetary Fund–World Bank Annual Meetings in Tokyo, the chairman said his board is working to respond to economic headwinds such as a weak housing market, tight credit conditions, fiscal contraction at all levels of government and concerns about the medium-term economic outlook.

14 October 2012 Federal Reserve's Bernanke on U.S., Global Economic Outlook 

09 October 2012 World Economic Growth Slowing, IMF Says  Recovery of the global economy continues, but at a slower rate than projected earlier in 2012, the International Monetary Fund reports in its latest World Economic Outlook.

05 October 2012 U.S. Unemployment Rate Drops as Economy Adds Jobs   The U.S. unemployment rate hit 7.8 percent in September, dropping from 8.1 percent the month before and reaching its lowest level since January 2009.  “Overall, the monthly drop in the unemployment rate is part of a larger trend that has seen the jobless rate fall by 1.2 percent over the last year,” Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said following the report’s release.

07 September 2012 U.S. Job Gains Support Continued Recovery  The U.S. economy added 103,000 private sector jobs in August, making 30 straight months of employment gains that have resulted in 4.6 million new jobs.

29 August 2012 U.S. Economy Grew $6.5 Billion More than Reported in Quarter Two  The U.S. economy grew more than initially estimated from April to June as gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.7 percent, according to a new Commerce Department report.  The new figure uses more complete source data to calculate the GDP, or total output of goods and services produced by the country.

27 July 2012 Regulatory Reforms After U.S. Economic Crisis Show Results  The U.S. Treasury Department and financial regulators have been hard at work creating a more resilient financial system in response to the economic downturn, and the results are beginning to show.

27 July 2012 U.S. Economy Grows for 12th Straight Quarter   The U.S. economy posted its 12th straight quarter of positive growth as gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by an annualized rate of 1.5 percent from April to June, according to a new Commerce Department report.

06 July 2012 U.S. Economy Adds Jobs in June; Employment Rate Unchanged  The U.S. private sector added 84,000 jobs in June, making it 28 straight months of employment growth, according to a report released by the Labor Department. The June unemployment rate was unchanged from May at 8.2 percent, which is 0.9 percentage points below its June 2011 level.

26 June 2012 Financial Diplomacy Key to Building Global Economy  Cultivating common ground among financial leaders around the world will be critical to effectively facing 21st-century economic challenges, says Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs Lael Brainard.

13 June 2012 Nonproliferation and Economic Statecraft Fact Sheet 

09 June 2012 Treasury's Geithner on Spain's Action on Banking System  Secretary Geithner said "We welcome Spain's action to recapitalize its banking system and the commitment by its European partners to provide support."

08 June 2012 Remarks by President Obama on the U.S. Economy and European Economic Challenges  The President said "The bottom line is the solutions to these problems are hard, but there are solutions. The decisions required are tough, but Europe has the capacity to make them."

14 May 2012 U.S. Government Expands Program for International Students    The Department of Homeland Security announced an expanded list of science, technology, engineering and math designated-degree programs that qualify eligible graduates on student visas for an optional practical training extension.

11 May 2012 U.S. Works to Attract More International Visitors  Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar have announced the U.S. government’s National Tourism and Travel Strategy to promote international travel opportunities throughout the United States.

10 May 2012 Obama Administration Continues Efforts to Increase Travel and Tourism in the U.S.  

04 May 2012 U.S. Employment Continues Steady Increase  U.S. employment increased in April thanks to job gains in professional and business services, retail trade, health care and manufacturing, according to the Labor Department’s monthly employment report.

27 April 2012 U.S. Economy Grows: Private Spending Up, Government Spending Down  The U.S. economy posted its 11th straight quarter of positive growth with a 2.2 percent increase in gross domestic product  from January to March, according to the Commerce Department.

26 April 2012 Remarks by Secretary Clinton at the Global Impact Economy Forum
"We believe expanding economic opportunity is fundamental to achieving our own national interest. We want more prosperous societies. ...We want to see that creativity and entrepreneurial spirit fostering growth

26 April 2012 Bernanke: Moderate U.S. Growth Supports New Jobs  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the U.S. economy is continuing to expand moderately, providing critical support for ongoing improvements in the labor markets.  Bernanke said labor market conditions have improved in recent months, with the unemployment rate having fallen nearly a percentage point since August.

20 April 2012 United States Concludes Review of Model Bilateral Investment Treaty

19 April 2012 Global Financial Leaders Gather for IMF, World Bank Meetings  The global economy has entered a "timid recovery" and still faces high risks, says International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde.  Lagarde called on policymakers around the world to work together in addressing challenges, such as high unemployment, protracted slow growth and potential oil price hikes, that pose a threat to global economic recovery.

18 April 2012 Treasury Official on Financial Regulatory Reform  Department of the Treasury Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Cyrus Amir Mokri on Financial Regulatory Reform and International Coordination.

17 April 2012 White House Briefing by Jay Carney, Economic Council's Brian Deese   "...the President today called on Congress to pass a set of measures designed to strengthen oversight of our energy markets and help crack down on illegal market manipulation in oil markets.  I just want to go through quickly the details of the proposals that the President outlined today, and then can take your questions."

16 April 2012 Clinton on Dr. Jim Yong Kim as World Bank President 

12 April 2012 Statement by World Bank Nominee Dr. Jim Yong Kim   Dr. Jim Yong Kim talks to the World Bank Board of Directors on his vision for the World Bank if he is elected president of the bank.

03 April 2012 IMF Chief: U.S. Economy Strongly Linked to Global Recovery  The global economic recovery requires the support of a strong U.S. economy, says International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde.   In her address to the Associated Press annual meeting in Washington, Lagarde said the U.S. economy is particularly linked with Europe’s.

23 March 2012 U.S. Promotes Market-Based Exchange Rates at WTO Forum   Two U.S. officials will advocate for market-determined exchange rates as the foundation of an open global trading system at a World Trade Organization seminar in Geneva.   Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Michael Punke and Treasury Department Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Monetary and Financial Policy Mark Sobel began the two-day series of meetings. The WTO seminar is dedicated to the relationship between exchange rates and trade.

23 March 2012 Obama Nominates Physician as World Bank President  President Obama announced March 23 that the United States will nominate Dr. Jim Yong Kim to be president of the World Bank. Currently serving as president of Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, Kim is a physician with a background in global health issues and critical health problems in the developing world.   The World Bank works to reduce poverty and support development, providing financial and technical assistance to developing countries.

19 March 2012 Treasury's Geithner Says U.S. Economy Faces Tough Challenges  The U.S. economy is growing again after suffering its worst downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s but faces tough challenges to maintain its upward momentum, according to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.  For the short term, Geithner urged Congress to fund President Obama’s plans to rebuild infrastructure, help small businesses and prevent more layoffs of teachers, police and firefighters.

09 March 2012 U.S. Economy Adds Jobs, Continues to Recover  The U.S. economy added 227,000 new jobs in February while the unemployment rate remained unchanged from January at 8.3 percent, according to a Labor Department report that the White House says signals an improved job market and stronger economy.   The federal government lost 7,000 jobs during February, and construction lost 13,000.  Sectors with net job increases during the month included health care and social assistance, with a gain of 61,100 jobs; temporary help services, adding 45,200; leisure and hospitality services, increasing by 44,000; and an additional 31,000 manufacturing jobs.

29 February 2012 U.S. Economy Grew More than Expected in 2011  The U.S. economy expanded more from October to December 2011 than originally reported, according to a revised estimate from the Commerce Department.

27 February 2012 Treasury’s Geithner at G20 Meeting on Global Economy The risks to the global economy have diminished since the G20 last met in Cannes, but we still face significant economic challenges. The U.S. economy is gradually getting stronger. Europe has acted to significantly reduce the risk of a catastrophic financial crisis. And even with weakness in European growth, we are seeing encouraging signs of resilience in many emerging economies.

27 February 2012  Group of 20 Advanced Economies Plans Economic Recovery

13 February 2012 Obama Budget to Cut Deficit, Support Economic Recovery  President Obama has sent to Congress his federal budget for fiscal year 2013, a White House road map for how the United States can “grow the economy, create jobs and give Americans everywhere the security they deserve.”   The president’s budget needs the approval of Congress to pass before fiscal year 2013 begins October 1.
• Fact Sheet: Overview of Obama’s FY2013 Budget for State and USAID

07 February 2012 Bernanke Urges U.S. Leaders to Cut National Debt   Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is calling on U.S. leaders to achieve economic and financial stability by putting the United States’ fiscal policy on a sustainable path that ensures steady reduction of public debt.  The chairman said a more robust recovery will lead to lower deficits and debt, and a plan for fiscal sustainability will keep longer-term interest rates low and improve household and business confidence, thereby supporting improved economic performance in the short term

31 January 2012 Why Global Economy Needs Investment in Women  This was an important theme at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, which hosted a plenary session entitled “Women as the Way Forward” on the potential impact of women on the global economy.

27 January 2012 U.S. Economy Posts Growth for 10th Straight Quarter  The U.S. economy grew by 2.8 percent from October to December, marking the 10th straight quarter of positive growth and bringing expansion of the country’s gross domestic product up to 1.7 percent for 2011, according to the Commerce Department.

25 January 2012 National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security Announced  "As much of the global supply chain is owned and operated by entities outside of the U.S. Government, the success of this strategy will depend upon our ability to work with other stakeholders." 

25 January 2012  Bernanke: U.S. Economy Expanding Despite Global Slowdown  The U.S. economy is continuing to expand moderately despite some slowing in global growth, according to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.  Despite these positive signs, Bernanke said, the U.S. economy has seen mixed results in other areas, such as retail sales, as it continues to face headwinds coming from Europe due in part to the sluggish global economy.

13 January 2012 U.S. to Hit $2 Trillion in 2011 Exports, Set to Meet Obama’s Goal  A new trade report shows the United States on course to meet President Obama’s National Export Initiative target, with American goods and services exports during the first 11 months of 2011 up 15 percent, or $251.5 billion, from the same period in 2010.

06 January 2012  U.S. Economy Gains Jobs, Continues Recovery   The U.S. economy is continuing to improve slowly, with a new report showing the unemployment rate at 8.5 percent for December 2011 — a 0.2 percentage points drop from November 2011 and the lowest level since February 2009.  The employment report showed private sector growth of at least 200,000 jobs in December, well ahead of what many analysts had predicted. This marked 22 consecutive months of private sector job growth for a total addition of 3.2 million jobs during that period.

2011

30 November 2011  Federal Reserve, Five Central Banks Act to Lessen Debt Crisis  The U.S. Federal Reserve and five other central banks took coordinated action to fortify the global financial system and ease strains caused by the European debt crisis.  The coordinated action was announced simultaneously by the Federal Reserve in Washington, the Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan, the European Central Bank and the Swiss National Bank.

17 November 2011 Free People Create Economic Growth, Obama Says  A country’s greatest economic resource is the talent and entrepreneurial spirit of its people, President Obama says, and open and accountable governments that treat all of their citizens equally and with dignity are in a better position to enjoy economic growth that will benefit everyone in their society.

04 November 2011 Obama: Advanced Economies Lay Plans for Economic Growth  President Obama says the Group of 20 nations have worked together and made progress toward strengthening the global economy, averting another recession and putting the world on the path to recovery.  At a press conference Obama said the G20 nations agreed to stay focused on jobs and economic growth through an extensive plan that calls for greater coordination on individual national actions and policies.
 • Fact Sheet: G20 Cannes Action Plan for Growth and Jobs
 • Fact Sheet: G20 on U.S. Financial Reform, G20 Leaders’ Agenda
 • Fact Sheet: G20 on Common Global Challenges

28 October 2011 Obama: A Firewall to Stop Europe’s Crisis Spreading  An op-ed by President Obama was published in the Financial Times on October 28.

27 October 2011 U.S. Economy Continues Expansion  The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the July-to-September quarter, driven by consumer spending and continued export growth, though job growth continues to lag, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.  The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis released the advance estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2011 on October 27.  “Real GDP rose 2.5 percent at an annual rate, consistent with private-sector expectations and up from the 1.3 percent increase in the second quarter and a significant step up from the 0.4 percent gain in the first quarter,” the department said.

25 October 2011 Treasury Official on Eurozone Debt Crisis, Implications for U.S.  U.S. Department of the Treasury Assistant Secretary for International Finance Charles Collyns, written Testimony before the House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.

16 October 2011 Treasury Secretary Geithner at G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers  "The available evidence suggests the U.S. economy is still expanding, with the pace of growth somewhat stronger than during the first half of the year. But the overall pace of economic growth is not strong enough."

06 October 2011 Obama Says European Debt Crisis Could Have “Real Effect” on U.S.  President Obama says the European sovereign debt crisis could hurt the U.S. economy, and he urged European leaders to “act fast” in support of Greece and other countries in the European Monetary Union that are having difficulty paying their debts.

01 October 2011 Statement of Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Pact Negotiating Parties Today representatives from Australia, Canada, the European Union, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement at a Tokyo signing ceremony hosted by the Government of Japan. Representatives of eight governments – Australia, Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, Morocco, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States – signed the Agreement, and took a major step toward its entry into force.

26 September 2011 Treasury Official’s Speech to Institute of International Bankers Assistant Secretary Lago said ".... we need a financial reform agenda that safeguards financial stability and the global economy."

21 September  2011 Treasury Official on Multilateral Banks and National Security  Written Testimony of the Treasury Assistant Secretary Marisa Lago before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade. 

21 September 2011 Federal Reserve Acts to Boost U.S. Economy  The U.S. Federal Reserve will buy up about $400 billion of longer-term Treasury securities by the end of June 2012 as part of an effort to boost the sagging U.S. economy and help the housing market.  The Federal Open Market Committee, the policymaking arm of the Federal Reserve System, said the action it agreed to take should put “downward pressure on longer-term interest rates” and help to improve broader financial conditions.

12 September 2011 G7 Pledges to Support Global Economic Recovery  Finance officials from the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations pledged to work together to support the global economy as it faces “significant challenges” to recovery.  The financial leaders from the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan said concerns over the pace and future of the recovery underscore the need for a concerted global effort in support of “strong, sustainable and balanced growth.”

08 September 2011 President Obama On The American Jobs Act   President Obama: “The purpose of the American Jobs Act is simple: to put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of those who are working.”
 • The White House blog : The American Jobs Act
 • Fact Sheet: The American Jobs Act

08 September 2011 Geithner Op-Ed: What the World Must Do To Boost Growth 

11 August 2011 Obama, Bernanke Discuss Economic Recovery as Growth Lags  President Obama and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke talked at the White House on the state of the U.S. economy as financial indicators continue to show slower-than-expected economic growth.

08 August 2011 President Obama's Remarks on U.S. Credit Rating 

05 August 2011 U.S. Jobs Figures Show Upturn in Economic Recovery  The U.S. economy added 117,000 new jobs in July as the unemployment rate ticked down to 9.1 percent, indicating a slight economic upturn as the country continues to recover from the worst recession on record.  “While the better than expected report is welcome news, the unemployment rate remains unacceptably high and faster growth is needed to replace the jobs lost in the downturn,” Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Austan Goolsbee said in a statement.

02 August 2011 Congress Passes Debt Limit Extension The U.S. Congress voted to raise the nation’s legal borrowing limit by at least $2.1 trillion and to begin reducing the nation’s total debt by at least $1 trillion in phases over a 10-year period. President Obama said that the actions taken by Congress over the past two days are a first step toward the United States addressing its long-term debt issues.

25 July 2011 A Balanced Approach President Obama says that both parties have a responsibility to solve the debt problem.

23 July 2011 Weekly Address: A Bipartisan Approach to Strengthening the Economy President Obama discussed the urgency of Democrats and Republicans coming together to take a balanced approach to cutting the deficit to strengthen the economy.

19 July 2011 Remarks by the President on the Status of Efforts to Find a Balanced Approach to Deficit Reduction

13 July 2011 U.S. Trade Deficit Hits Highest Level Since 2008  The U.S. trade deficit has surged to its highest level in almost three years, driven largely by an increase in the cost of imported crude oil.  The deficit for May increased $6.8 billion from April and jumped about $8.1 billion from May 2010.

13 July 2011 U.S. Economy Sees Boost in GDP, Continues Modest Recovery  Although the GDP has increased, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said, the unemployment rate, which appeared to be moving steadily downward earlier in 2011, has climbed back up above 9 percent. 

11 July 2011 Press Conference by the President  President Obama held a press conference to give an update on the ongoing efforts to tackle the U.S. national debt and deficit.

28 June 2011 Geithner Says U.S. Supports France's Lagarde to Head IMF  Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde’s selection as the new managing director of the International Monetary Fund comes at a critical time for the global economy.  Lagarde was selected by the 24-member IMF Executive Board at a special meeting at the fund’s headquarters in Washington. She becomes the first woman to lead the global monetary agency since its inception in 1944.

27 June 2011 EU, U.S. Partner to Secure Global Supply Chain  The United States remains committed to working with the international community to ensure the safety and resilience of world trade, the U.S. secretary of homeland security Janet Napolitano told an international commerce panel in Brussels.

20 June 2011 Obama: U.S. Committed to Remain Top Choice for Foreign Investors  President Obama says the United States is committed to remaining “the most attractive place for businesses to locate, invest, grow and create jobs” as a new study finds that foreign direct investment in the United States jumped 49 percent from 2009 to 2010.

08 June 2011 U.S. Economy Recovering at Moderate Pace, Likely to Pick Up  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the U.S. economy is recovering at a moderate pace "from both the worst financial crisis and the most severe housing bust since the Great Depression."  Bernanke said U.S. economic growth in 2011 has been slower than expected, partially due to supply chain disruptions associated with the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. He said also that prices for many commodities have risen sharply during the past year, resulting in significantly higher consumer prices for food, gasoline and other energy products.

26 May 2011 Clinton Sees Another 50 Years of Success for OECD  Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has praised the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s new vision statement, endorsed during the group’s 50th anniversary meeting, and says it will “help ensure the organization’s next 50 years are as successful as the first 50 years.”
 • Fact Sheet: List of Key Items at OECD Ministerial Meeting

25 May 2011 Secretary Clinton and Secretary Geithner Joint Letter to G8 Ministers   As President Obama said on May 19, the courage of the people of the Middle East and North Africa has created a historic opportunity. This is a time for the region and the world to work together to support successful transitions toward democratic societies and more inclusive economies.

17 May 2011 U.S. Firmly Committed to Global Economic Development Group  Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will chair the upcoming Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ministerial meetings, which mark the group’s 50th anniversary. Clinton hopes “to underscore the U.S. commitment to the OECD,” according to a senior State Department official.

27 April 2011  U.S. Economic Recovery Continues, Job Rates Improve  The U.S. economic recovery is proceeding at a moderate pace and overall conditions in the labor market are improving gradually, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says.  The chairman said he believes the rate of financial recovery will also continue to improve. He said that while household spending and investment has expanded, supporting the recovery, nonresidential spending is still weak and the housing sector remains depressed.

18 April 2011 U.S. Says IMF, World Bank "Vital" to Address Global Challenges  The International Monetary Fund and World Bank are “vital for addressing the challenges of today and those that lie beyond the horizon,” says U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, as the two world lenders convened in Washington for their annual spring meetings.

15 April 2011 President Obama Releases the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace

02 April 2011 Energy Security Can Only Come If We Invest in Cleaner Fuels and Greater Efficiency In his weekly address, President Obama discussed his strategy to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and secure our nation’s energy future.  When the President was elected, America imported eleven million barrels of oil a day.  This week he announced a bold, but achievable goal of cutting this number by one-third by 2025.

30 March 2011 Obama Announces New Energy Security Measures  The United States will begin an effort to reduce its dependence on imported oil by a third over 10 years by increasing domestic energy production, increasing the use of biofuels and natural gas, and improving the fuel efficiency of U.S.-built cars and trucks, President Obama says.
 • Fact Sheet on U.S. Energy Security

29 March 2011 Japan's Disasters Do Not Inflict Long-Term Economic Damage  The earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident in Japan, while causing significant devastation, have not done lasting damage to the Japanese economy, according to economic analysts.

09 February 2011 Federal Reserve Chairman Discusses Economic Recovery, Debt, Jobs   The U.S. economy continues to strengthen as consumer and business spending increase, but unemployment remains stubbornly high, says Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

17 December  2010 Transatlantic Economic Council Joint Statement  The United States and the European Union met today as part of their annual Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) to advance the U.S.-EU economic relationship and mutual growth and job creation.

06 September 2010 Remarks by President Obama at Laborfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin  Obama: The Fight for America's Workers Continues.

15 July 2010 Remarks by the President on the Passage of Financial Regulatory Reform President Obama says that the bill will bring greater economic security to families and businesses across the country.

27 June 2010 From the G20 Summit in Toronto, Canada:

• Acting on Our Global Energy and Climate Change Challenges
• U.S. Financial Reform and the G-20 Leaders' Agenda
• The G20 Toronto Summit Declaration

20 May 2010 Remarks by the President on Wall Street Reform

28 April 2010 Secretary Clinton's Remarks at Breakfast with Women Entrepreneurs Attending Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship

27 April 2010 Secretary Clinton's Closing Remarks at Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship  "This summit reflects the new approach to foreign policy that President Obama described last year at Cairo University, one that we have been putting into practice through partnerships."

21 April 2010 U.S. Government Unveils New Design for the $100 Note  Officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve Board and the United States Secret Service today unveiled the new design for the $100 note. Complete with advanced technology to combat counterfeiting, the new design for the $100 note retains the traditional look of U.S. currency.
 • $100 Note Security Features (PDF, 4.1MB)
 • $100 Note Fact Sheet (PDF, 436KB)
 • Currency Milestones Fact sheet (PDF, 428KB)

01 February 2010 Federal Budget 2011 (see below)

21 January 2010 Remarks by the President on Financial Reform (WhiteHouse.gov)

26 September 2009 President Affirms Commitment to International Cooperation in Strengthening Economy and Stopping Nuclear Proliferation

25 September 2009 Remarks by President Obama at G20 Closing Press Conference

25 September 2009 G20 Leaders' Statement

25 September 2009 Post-G20 Meeting Fact Sheets

25 September 2009 Statements By President Obama, French President Sarkozy, And British Prime Minister Brown On Iranian Nuclear Facility

24 September 2009 Fact Sheet: Creating A 21st Century International Economic Architecture

24 September 2009 Press Briefing By Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner on the G20 Meetings

23 September 2009 Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner on Financial Regulatory Reform

28 July 2009 Secretary Clinton Joint Press Availability With Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner

21 July 2009 Obama Letter on U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Report  Report to Congress covers activities from October 4, 2008, to June 30, 2009.

07 May 2009 U.S., Western European Economic Systems Differ Philosophically  Both the U.S. and Western Europe operate under a capitalist system where most of the means of production remain in private ownership. It is the attitude toward the role of government in shaping the economy and providing social services to citizens that sets the U.S. apart from its friends across the Atlantic.

21 March 2009 President Obama to Focus on Budget Priorities Next Week  In his weekly address, President Barack Obama announced that in the coming week, he will highlight the core principles of his budget: cutting the deficit in half by the end of his first term and making investments in long-delayed priorities like energy independence, education and health care reform.

The U.S. Budget FY 2011

The President's Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 2011 is available from the United States Government Printing Office (GPO). The public can search or browse the budget, which is accessible from GPO's Federal Digital System at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/  
FY 2011 Budget documents are available in PDF, with many of the tables also available for separate viewing and downloading as spreadsheets in xls and comma delimited formats.

The online PDF versions of the FY 2011 Budget on GPO's Federal Digital System (FDsys) are digitally signed. GPO has signed and certified the PDF files to assure users of the authenticity of the documents. These signatures not only establish GPO as the trusted information disseminator, but also provide the assurance that the electronic PDF documents have not been altered since GPO disseminated them. For more information on authentication see: http://www.gpo.gov/authentication/

The President's budget documents for FY 2011 will be distributed to Federal depository libraries in paper and CD-ROM formats as soon as stock is received by GPO. Additionally, copies of the FY 2011 Budget are available for purchase from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at http://bookstore.gpo.gov/collections/budget.jsp and consist of 4 books and 1 CD-ROM.

Treasury Bulletin

The Treasury Bulletin is issued quarterly by the US Department of the Treasury. It provides information on Treasury issues and Federal financial operations through special reports, tables and charts. Each issue contains a useful Profile of the Economy and a summary of economic indicators including GDP and consumer prices.

2012 Economic Report of the President

The Economic Report of the President, published annually and transmitted to Congress, usually in early February, comprises a brief report by the President on the state of the economy, plus the Annual Report of the Council of the Economic Advisors. This latter document contains an analysis and review of economic events and trends during the past year, projections for the current year and tables with current and historic economic data. A paper copy may be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office.

Full 2012 Economic Report of the President
download as pdf [3.4MB]

Previous Reports

The 2011 Economic Report of the President is available on WhiteHouse.gov.

The 2010 Economic Report of the President is available on WhiteHouse.gov.