Looking at trade trends
By Nick Kalivas - Tue 11 Sep 2012 09:25:16 CT
Related Keywords: Interest Rates
U.S. trade data is a bit stale compared to that of China, but the data provides a good read on economic activity.  The graphic below displays the trend in real non-oil exports and imports. The data is consistent with a slower trend in economic growth.  Imports have trended sideways over the past few months and are below the March 2012 high.  Exports are also below their recent peak in March 2012.  It looks like companies are cautious about building inventories, while weak growth overseas is restraining export growth.


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