Euro zone current account deficit narrows The euro zone's current account deficit narrowed in September as the trade deficit halved, data from the European Central Bank showed today. Business • 22 Nov 22
Euro zone GDP quarterly surge revised marginally down The euro zone economy jumped marginally less than previously reported in the third quarter against the previous three months, making the year-on-year contraction slightly larger, … Business • 13 Nov 20
Germany's economic advisers reject criticism of surplus The German government's panel of economic advisers today rejected international criticism of the country's large current account surplus. Business • 20 Mar 17
China posts first monthly trade deficit in 3 years China posted its first monthly trade deficit in three years in February as imports surged at their fastest pace since early 2012. Business • 08 Mar 17
US trade deficit grows to $44.5bn in July The US trade deficit grew more than expected in June as imports jumped and the gap with China continued to widen, government data released today … Business • 05 Aug 16
UK industrial output sees biggest fall since 2013 UK industrial output recorded its biggest annual fall in two and a half years in February, official data showed today. Business • 08 Apr 16
US trade gap falls as ports bottleneck ebbs The US trade deficit fell back to a more normal level in April after a surge the previous month as the distortions from the West … Business • 03 Jun 15
US trade deficit biggest since 2008 The US trade deficit surged to its highest level in nearly six and a half years in March as imports rebounded strongly after being held … Business • 05 May 15
British trade deficit hits five year high Britain's annual trade deficit grew to its highest level since 2010 last year, official figures have shown. Business • 06 Feb 15
US trade deficit widened sharply in December The US trade deficit in December widened sharply to its highest level since 2012 as imports rose despite a lower energy bill, which could see … Business • 05 Feb 15
US trade deficit widens as exports fall by $3bn The US trade deficit widened in September to $43bn as exports slowed and imports remained flat from the previous month, the country’s Commerce Department has … Business • 04 Nov 14
US trade gap narrows unexpectedly in August The US trade gap unexpectedly narrowed in August to its smallest level in seven months on an increase in exports, supporting views of sturdy economic … Business • 03 Oct 14
US job growth weaker than expected in August US companies hired fewer workers than expected in August, but the trend in job growth remained consistent with a sturdy economic performance in the third … Business • 04 Sep 14
UK trade deficit widens in June, construction up Sagging exports pushed Britain's trade deficit to a five-month high in June, suggesting a more balanced economic recovery still looks a way off, Business • 08 Aug 14
US trade deficit narrows by more than expected The US trade deficit narrowed more than expected in June as petroleum imports dropped to a 3-1/2-year low, suggesting that trade was less of a … Business • 06 Aug 14
Bank of France sees second quarter growth of 0.2% The French economy grew only 0.2% in the second quarter after stalling in the first three months of the year, the French central bank said. Business • 08 Jul 14
US trade deficit widens to two year high in April The US trade deficit widened to its highest level in two years in April as imports hit a record high, suggesting trade could be a … Business • 04 Jun 14
US trade deficit narrows in March as exports grow The US trade deficit narrowed in March as exports rebounded, but the improvement was probably not enough to help first-quarter growth. Business • 06 May 14
US jobless claims rise, trade deficit widens The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week. Business • 03 Apr 14
UK's official trade deficit falls in December Britain's trade deficit for goods fell in December to the lowest level for more than a year. Business • 07 Feb 14
US jobless claims fall, weak exports also reported The US trade deficit widened sharply in December as exports slumped amid a slowing global economy, government data released today showed. Business • 06 Feb 14
Japan posts record trade deficit in 2013 Japan's trade deficit widened sharply to a record in 2013 as import costs outpaced export receipts due to a weaker yen and higher fuel bills. Business • 27 Jan 14
US trade deficit at its smallest in four years The US trade deficit was the smallest in four years in November as exports hit a record high and weak oil prices restrained import growth, … Business • 07 Jan 14
US Federal Reserve records increase in hiring US employers stepped up hiring in some parts of the country in October and early November as the economy expanded at a "modest to moderate … Business • 04 Dec 13
Energy imports, yen swell Japan trade deficit Japan's trade deficit ballooned in July as the cost of imports surged because of a cheaper yen and energy needs. Business • 19 Aug 13
