Australian trade balance data for April 2025
5413mn surplus
expected 6000mn, prior 6900mn
Exports -2.4% m/m
prior +7.6%
Imports +1.1%
prior -2.2%
In March Australian exports jumped ahead of tariffs, and April numbers show a ‘give back’ fall. Gold exports pulled back from record highs in March.
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Other data showed Australian Household Spending in April jumped 3.7% y/y
expected 3.6%, prior 3.5%+0.1% m/m (prior -0.1%)
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.