China Jan/Feb USD denominated exports 2.3% y/y (vs. 5.0% expected) – disappointing miss

March 7, 2025
-FCHFX

March 07, 2025 at 03:02AM

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China trade data for the combined January – February months (these two months are combined to account for the disruption over the long and moveable Lunar New Year holidays):

Trade balance is a surplus of US$170.5bn

Exports +2.3% y/y

expected +5.0% prior +10.7%

Imports -8.4% y/y

expected +1.0%, prior +1.0%

The results are further weighing on AUD, which has been heavy today.

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

China Jan/Feb USD denominated exports 2.3% y/y (vs. 5.0% expected) – disappointing miss