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economy3 days ago

U.S. Trade Deficit Surges to $105.6 Billion in August as Imports Outpace Exports

The U.S. goods and services deficit widened to $105.6 billion in August, up from $92.8 billion in July. Imports rose 4.3% to $420.8 billion, while exports increased 1.4% to $315.2 billion. The goods deficit expanded by $12.8 billion, driven by higher imports of industrial supplies and capital goods, while the services surplus remained stable at $31.0 billion. Year-to-date, the deficit fell 19.9% compared to 2025, but August marked a sharp monthly reversal.

via Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov)|
#bea#census-bureau#economy
Exports Drive China’s August Trade as Imports Fall Short of Forecasts
world1 month ago

Exports Drive China’s August Trade as Imports Fall Short of Forecasts

China’s August trade data show exports up 25% year-on-year (in line with forecasts) and imports up 28.2% (below the 30% expected), lifting the trade surplus to about $119 billion. Exports remain the main growth engine amid strong AI-related demand, while domestic demand remains tepid. Policymakers are leaning on fiscal stimulus and potential monetary easing to sustain growth, with the yuan modestly firmer after the data release.

via CNBC|
#china#exports#imports
business1 month ago

July 2026 US trade gap widens as imports outpace exports

In July 2026, the U.S. trade deficit widened to $88.6 billion as imports rose and exports fell (exports $310.7B, imports $399.3B; goods deficit $119.6B; services surplus $31.0B). Exports fell by $6.6B from June and imports rose by $10.8B. Year-to-date, the deficit declined 29.6% versus 2025, with revisions to January–June 2026 data and a three-month moving average showing an $78.5B deficit. The release includes country and commodity detail and notes adjustments for gold and other items; next release is October 6, 2026.

via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov)|
#bea-census#business#deficit
Blockade tightens squeeze on Ukraine's grain and winter harvest
europe1 month ago

Blockade tightens squeeze on Ukraine's grain and winter harvest

Ukraine's renewed Black Sea blockade throttles grain shipments, squeezes farmers' liquidity, and leaves millions of tonnes unsold as winter crops loom. With exports down roughly 75% year-on-year and storage capacity strained (up to 11 million tonnes), farmers face funding gaps for planting next season, while alternative routes via the Danube and rail can't fully compensate, and European markets wrestle with the spillover effects of disrupted grain flows.

via France 24|
#agriculture#black-sea#europe
Japan rides chip boom to near four-year export surge
business1 month ago

Japan rides chip boom to near four-year export surge

Japan's July exports rose 23.2% year on year, led by semiconductor shipments and a 49.1% jump in semiconductor equipment, marking the fifth straight monthly gain and the fastest pace since Oct 2022. Shipments to China climbed 25.8% and to the U.S. 22%, aided by a weak yen and higher selling prices even as volumes rose 5.2%. Imports gained 27.8%, driven in part by petroleum as oil prices climbed. The solid export performance supported GDP growth in Q2, with the yen weakening and the Nikkei edging higher after the data release.

via CNBC|
#business#china#exports
AI-driven demand lifts China's July exports above expectations
business2 months ago

AI-driven demand lifts China's July exports above expectations

China's July exports rose 23.9% year-on-year, beating forecasts as AI infrastructure demand and a surge in chip shipments supported growth; imports climbed 27.5%, and the trade surplus reached $112.5 billion. Semiconductor exports jumped 117% in July, with electrical and mechanical goods (EVs, batteries, wind equipment) accounting for a large share of shipments. U.S. shipments rose about 17% amid tariff changes, while EU demand also grew, signaling the export engine could stay strong into Q3 even as domestic consumption remains weak.

via CNBC|
#business#china#exports
business2 months ago

US Trade Gap Narrows to $73.3B in June 2026

U.S. June 2026 trade data show the goods-and-services deficit fell to $73.3 billion from May’s $77.6 billion, with exports at $314.7 billion and imports at $388.0 billion. The goods deficit narrowed to $102.1 billion while the services surplus rose to $28.8 billion. Year-to-date the deficit is down about 33.8% versus 2025 as exports rose more than imports.

via Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov)|
#business#exports#goods-and-services
Black Sea turmoil lifts wheat as Sea of Azov disruptions tighten exports
business2 months ago

Black Sea turmoil lifts wheat as Sea of Azov disruptions tighten exports

Fierce Black Sea tensions and attacks on Sea of Azov port facilities are curbing Russia’s and Ukraine’s grain shipments, with Kerch Strait disruptions limiting traffic and Odesa terminals hit, prompting a rally in wheat futures; SovEcon’s Andrey Sizov warns there could be more upside if disruptions persist, but any reversal could be sharp as export capacity narrows, and farmers are advised not to rush hedges while volumes remain uncertain.

via The Western Producer|
#black-sea#business#exports
China's growth slows to 4.3% in Q2, undershooting targets as domestic demand weakens
business2 months ago

China's growth slows to 4.3% in Q2, undershooting targets as domestic demand weakens

China's Q2 GDP rose 4.3% year-on-year, below Beijing's 4.5–5% target after 5% growth in Q1, signaling weak domestic demand even as exports surged (June exports up about 27% year over year). The release, the first full quarter since the Iran war began, marks the slowest quarterly expansion since late 2022. Domestic headwinds include a property slump and sluggish consumer spending (June retail sales +1%, new-home prices -0.1%). Some analysts say the miss reflects the lower target rather than a sharp downturn, though external demand remains a bright spot amid higher energy costs.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#business#china#economy
China's Q2 growth slows to 3½-year low as imbalances deepen
world2 months ago

China's Q2 growth slows to 3½-year low as imbalances deepen

China’s economy grew 4.3% year-on-year in Q2, slowing from Q1’s 5.0% and undershooting its 4.5–5.0% annual target, as weak consumption and investment offset a still-strong manufacturing/export engine; June retail sales rose 1.0% and industrial output +5.3%, while fixed-asset investment fell 5.7% and housing demand remained soft, underscoring an unbalanced growth model and prompting debate over policy steps to boost domestic demand.

via Yahoo Finance|
#china-economy#domestic-demand#exports