US August Trade Balance: Deficit Narrows

The US Bureau of Economic Analysis released the August trade balance data on September 4, 2025. The reported figure was a deficit of $61.0 billion, matching the forecast of $61.0 billion and improving from the previous reading of a $78.3 billion deficit.Definition: The trade balance represents the difference between a country’s total exports and total imports over a specific period. A surplus occurs when exports exceed imports, while a deficit occurs when imports surpass exports. A trade surplus indicates net capital inflows, which tend to support US dollar appreciation; conversely, a trade deficit signals net capital outflows and may put downward pressure on the US dollar.This data is classified as high importance (level 3). It is calculated by measuring the change in value between imports and exports of goods and services for the reporting month. The release frequency is monthly, with the next report scheduled for November 4, 2025.

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