China June USD denominated exports +5.8% y/y (anticipated +5.0%)

China June USD denominated trade data now, from China’s General Administration of Customs.

Trade Balance US$114.77bn

• expected $112.10bn, prior $103.22bn

Exports +5.8% y/y

• expected +5.0%, prior +4.8%

Imports +1.1% y/y

• expected +0.3%, prior –3.4%

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January – June in USD:

• imports -3.9% y/y
• exports +5.9% y/y
• trade balance +586bn

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.