Reported Earlier, China Trade Balance (USD) For December 75.34B Vs. 74.75B Est.; 68.39B Prior
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China's trade balance in USD for December was reported at $75.34 billion, surpassing the estimated $74.75 billion and the previous month's $68.39 billion.
January 12, 2024 | 5:48 am
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The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) may see positive sentiment as China's trade balance exceeds expectations, indicating a stronger-than-anticipated economic performance.
A higher trade balance suggests a robust export activity which is a positive economic indicator for China. As FXI tracks large-cap Chinese stocks, improved economic data can lead to increased investor confidence in these companies, potentially driving up the ETF's price in the short term.
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