#USA: Wider #UStradedeficit, #weakexports point to #slowergrowth

The Commerce Department says trade gap increased 7.6% to $43.03bn in September

Cargo containers are ready for transportation at the Port of Los Angeles

The US trade deficit unexpectedly widened in September as exports hit a five-month low, suggesting slowing global demand could undercut economic growth in the final three months of the year... (Read more)

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#UStrade deficit smallest in six months on rising #exports

When adjusted for inflation, the deficit narrowed to $48.2 billion, the lowest since December 2013

Economists had expected the deficit to widen to $42.2 billion in July from a previously reported $41.5 billion shortfall in June. (Read more)

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