Trade

Trade Deficit in U.S. Probably Grew as Imports Climbed Faster Than Exports

10 Feb 2012

The trade deficit in the U.S. probably widened in December to a six-month high as imports outpaced exports, economists said before a report today.

China trade falls amid weak demand, holiday

9 Feb 2012

China's trade suffered its biggest decline in January since the 2008 crisis — a new sign of weak global demand and a slowing domestic economy.

Economic Report: Chinese imports tumble, as trade surplus grows

9 Feb 2012

China’s trade surplus widens more than expected amid a sharp drop in imports, although analysts caution against alarm, saying the data may reflect holiday-related distortions rather than deterioration in the economy.