current account

Example Sentences

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In the past quarter, the U.S. current account deficit was $190.7 billion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

A weaker rupee makes imports costlier and exports more competitive, helping narrow the current account deficit over time.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Supply disruptions and rising energy costs will also fan inflation, worsen current account balances and intensify fiscal pressures for most Southeast Asian countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Analysts at French investment banking firm Natixis Research published a report Thursday which warned that declining current account surpluses will weaken Asian currencies, raising inflation expectations and lead to tighter financial conditions.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

If I borrow £500, then £500 is a debit to my current account, and a credit to my list of liabilities.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton