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China August trade data, Exports -8.8% y/y (expected -9.2%) & Imports -7.3% (exp -9.0%) | Forexlive

China August trade data in both USD and CNY terms in the screenshot below.

For the period January – August (that is, YTD):

  • USD denominated exports are down 5.6% y/y and imports are down 7.6% y/y
  • in CNY terms for the YTD exports +0.8% (a falling currency helping) and imports -1.3%

Another poor report on trade from China. If there is a bright side its that the published numbers are better than those expected.

USD/CNH is little changed circa 7.3250.