Archive for May 10th, 2008
U.S. Trade Deficit Continues to Retreat
U.S. Trade Deficit Continues to Retreat
The U.S. international trade deficit narrowed to US$58.2 billion in March from a downwardly revised US$61.7 billion (prior US $62.3 billion) In February. Going into the March release, the deficit was expected to narrow to US$61 billion from February’s initially reported level.
Imports declined 2.9%, more than reversing February’s 2.6% increase. […]
US Dollar Consolidates As Oil Tops $126
US Dollar Consolidates As Oil Tops $126
The US dollar was mixed as raging oil prices above $126/bbl pressed on investors, but led the Canadian dollar to pick up the biggest gains. The Australian and New Zealand dollar however, depreciated the most against the US dollar, sparked by a rise in risk aversion. On the other […]
Decline in March Trade Gap Should Help to Boost Q1 GDP
Decline in March Trade Gap Should Help to Boost Q1 GDP
Broad-based declines in imports, which reflect some statistical payback from strength during the previous month, caused the trade gap to narrow in March. By itself, the revised trade data would boost real GDP growth in the first quarter from 0.6 percent to 1.3 percent.
Big Decline […]