US August Trade Balance: Deficit Narrows

The US Bureau of Economic Analysis released the August trade balance data on September 4, 2025. The actual figure was a deficit of $61.4 billion, matching the forecast of $61.4 billion and compared to the previous reading of $78.3 billion.Definition: The trade balance measures the difference between a country's total exports and total imports over a specific period. When exports exceed imports, the result is a "surplus"; when imports exceed exports, it is termed a "deficit." A trade surplus indicates net capital inflow and tends to support US dollar appreciation, while a deficit suggests net capital outflow, potentially leading to US dollar depreciation.This data has an importance rating of 3. It is calculated by reporting the change in value between imports and exports of goods and services for the month. The data is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for November 4, 2025.

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