Source Bureau of Economic Analysis (latest release)
Measures Difference in value between imported and exported goods and services during the reported month;
Usual Effect Actual > Forecast = Good for currency;
Frequency Released monthly, about 35 days after the month ends;
Next Release May 6, 2014
FF Notes A positive number indicates that more goods and services were exported than imported;
Why Traders
Care Export demand and currency demand are directly linked because foreigners must buy the domestic currency to pay for the nation's exports. Export demand also impacts production and prices at domestic manufacturers;
Also Called International Trade;