by Truth Headlam | May 2, 2024 | Trade
The upcoming trade report will reveal the health of the trade balance in March. It will also tell if exports and imports continue to increase which will point toward the strength of the consumer economy. Rising imports Imports have seen a steady...
by Truth Headlam | Mar 8, 2024 | Trade
The U.S. trade deficit increased in January, a sign that consumer spending is strong. The goods and services deficit increased by $3.3 billion from January, the Census Bureau reported Thursday, surpassing economists’ predictions. Imports rose by $3.6 billion, far...
by Truth Headlam | Feb 8, 2024 | Trade
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in 2023 despite a slight month-to-month widening in December, pointing towards a recovering economy. The goods and services deficit increased by $0.3 billion in December, the Census Bureau reported Wednesday. But it fell by $177.8...
by Francisco Uranga | May 13, 2023 | Trade
It is the country with the most lithium projects in the world, a critical mineral for electric mobility, but political and environmental risks doubt its future. The Argentine Puna is home to one of the most coveted territories in the country: lithium salt flats. Luis...
by Shukria Bayan | May 3, 2023 | Trade
Economists are predicting that the international trade report for March, to be released on Thursday, will show the U.S. trade deficit narrowed from $70.5 billion to $64 billion. Here are five things to watch for in the report. Increased Exports, Decreased...
by Francisco Uranga | Apr 4, 2023 | Trade
February international trade report will be released Wednesday. Economists foresee a slight increase in the trade deficit due to a drop in exports. They also expect a reduction in imports, which would point to a weakening of domestic demand after a strong January....