Sentences with phrase «goods trade balance»

The latest trade data for March are expected to show a sharp narrowing in the headline deficit, which should be partly due to the better goods trade balance, as seen in the relevant data released a week ago, while services balance should show an improvement too.

The Eurozone's goods trade balance surplus registered EUR 21 billion in February, up from 20.2 in the previous month

Not exact matches

However, the international shipment of non-U.S. goods through the United States can make standard measures of bilateral trade balances potentially misleading.

OTTAWA (MNI)- Canada goods trade deficit reached a record high C$ 4.1 billion in March, widening from C$ 2.9 billion in February, which was slightly revised from C$ 2.7 billion, leading to a deterioration of the balance in the first quarter that does not bode well for net export contribution to GDP growth, according to data from Statistics Canada.

If these numbers are realistic, the portfolio balance model would suggest that the exchange rate has to appreciate initially by some 30 per cent (and will appear seriously and persistently uncompetitive for trade in goods and services), before depreciating by 3 per cent per year over the following decade.

At stake are billions of dollars of goods traded across borders, as the fate of corporate exporters and importers hangs in the balance.

Originally derivatives were used to ensure there would be a harmonious balance in exchange rates for goods and services traded on a global scale.

It is defined as the sum of the balance of trade (goods and services exports less imports), net income from abroad, and net current transfers.

ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Currency: Australian Dollar ($ A) Market Exchange Rate (5/24/02): US $ 1 = $ A1.79 Nominal Gross Domestic (GDP, 2001E): U.S. $ 365.8 billion Real GDP Growth Rate (2001E): 4.1 % (2002F): 3.8 % Inflation Rate (2001E): 4.3 % (2002F): 3.0 % Unemployment Rate (2001E): 6.9 % (2002F): 7.0 % Current Account Balance (2001E): - $ 15.3 billion (2002F): - $ 16.9 billion Major Trading Partners: Japan, other Far East, European Union, United States Major Export Products: crude materials, food and live animals, mineral fuels and lubricants Major Import Products: machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, chemicals

ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Minister of the Economy: Roberto Lavagna Currency: Peso Financial Exchange Rate: US$ 1 = 3.6 Argentine Pesos (10/29/02) Nominal Gross Domestic Product (2001E): $ 267.6 billion (2002E): $ 111.3 billion Real GDP Growth Rate: (2001E): -4.5 % (2002E): -13.7 % Inflation Rate: (2001E): -1.1 % (2002E): 30.7 % Unemployment Rate: (2002E): 22 % Current Account Balance as a % of GDP: (2001E): -1.7 % (2002E): 7.3 % Major Trading Partners: Brazil, United States, Japan, Uruguay, Chile, Germany, France Major Export Products (2000): Agricultural products (including manufacturing of agricultural products)(55 %), industrial products (30 %), energy (15 %) Major Import Products (2000): Consumer goods (23 %), industrial inputs (including raw materials)(34 %), capital goods (43 %)

2001E): 21.6 %; (2002E): 15.7 % Official Unemployment Rate (2001E): 8.8 %; (2002E): 8.6 % Current Account Balance (2001E): $ 34.3 billion; (2002E): $ 27.1 billion Major Trading Partners (2001): Germany, Ukraine, U.S., Belarus, Italy, Netherlands, Kazakhstan Merchandise Exports (2001E): $ 101.6 billion; (2002E): $ 100.9 billion Merchandise Imports (2001E): $ 53.8 billion; (2002E): $ 57.9 billion Merchandise Trade Balance (2001E): $ 47.8 billion; (2002E): $ 43.0 billion Major Exports: Petroleum and petroleum products, natural gas, wood and wood products, metals, chemicals, and a wide variety of civilian and military manufactures Major Imports: Machinery and equipment, consumer goods, medicines, meat, grain, sugar, semifinished metal products External Debt (2001E): $ 154 billion

US Balance of trade is made more negative as US consumers shop increasingly overseas for the best and most beautiful eco-efficient goods.

The continued strong demand from more than 310 million people for goods and services has resulted in a trade balance in the early 21st century that currently favors foreign exporters.