SPY•The U.S. trade deficit widened to $105.57 billion in August from $92.83 billion in July, compared with economists’ $102.0 billion forecast. Exports rose 1.4% to $315.18 billion, while imports increased 4.3% to $420.75 billion.
The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services widened to $105.57 billion in August from $92.83 billion in July. Economists surveyed had forecast a $102.0 billion deficit.
Exports increased 1.4% to $315.18 billion, while imports rose 4.3% to $420.75 billion. The goods deficit was $136.57 billion, and the services surplus was $31.00 billion.
