币界网报道：The U.S. current account deficit expanded to a record $450 billion in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The widening gap reflects increased imports of goods and services, as well as higher payments to foreign investors. Economists attribute the growing deficit to strong domestic demand outpacing supply chain constraints, alongside rising energy prices and a strengthening dollar. The deficit now represents 7.1% of GDP, marking the largest share since 2008. Analysts warn that persistent deficits could pressure the dollar's reserve currency status over time, though immediate market impacts appear limited given global dollar liquidity. The report comes as the Federal Reserve aggressively tightens monetary policy to combat inflation, which may further influence trade and capital flows in coming quarters.