Why the US Current Account Deficit Hit a Two-Year High

The US current account deficit widened to $226.8 billion in Q1 2026, the largest in two years. Lucas and Luna break down what that number really means — how it connects to the trade deficit, the strong dollar, and what it signals for global capital flows. They explain the difference between the goods deficit and the services surplus, and why the income balance matters. Plus, a look at how the Fed's next move could reshape the dollar's role in funding this gap. A concise, numbers-driven episode for macro-minded listeners. #USCurrentAccount #TradeDeficit #Dollar #FederalReserve #GlobalImbalances #Macroeconomics #Economics #TradeBalance #ServicesSurplus #CapitalFlows #USD #CurrentAccountDeficit #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomicData #BalanceOfPayments #ImportsExports #FedPolicy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo