The Commerce Department today announced a fall in US imports and exports, resulting in an unexpected fall in the trade deficit. According to official figures, exports in January dipped 0.3% to $142.7 billion, with less machinery, agricultural products and civilian aircraft sold. Meanwhile, imports slumped 1.7% in the world’s largest economy, to $180 billion, partly due [...]

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Posted 03-11-2010 5:36 PM by Finance Markets: Finance News | UK Personal Financial News & Daily Finance Market News