The crisis in Japan has had a major impact on its economy but a minor one elsewhere, underscoring the country’s slipping prominence in the global […]
Author: Yudith Ho
The Economic Toll of the Japan Crisis
The disaster in Japan has caused immeasurable human toll but as more numbers from March and April are released, its economic impact may prove less […]
Higher Exports in February May Narrow the Trade Deficit
The trade deficit likely narrowed in February due to growth in exports. A consensus survey of 71 estimates show a median trade gap of $44 […]
U.S. Farmers Rapidly Losing Market Share in Panama
For American farmers, the pending trade agreement with Panama is no longer about potential gains but about preventing the loss of existing export markets. Since […]
Trade Deficit Widens due to Unexpected Surge in Imports
The U.S. trade deficit widened by an unexpected 15.1 percent to $46.3 billion in January due to a 5.2 percent jump in imports. Economists surveyed […]
U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in December
The U.S. trade deficit widened by 6 percent in December, adding up to a record-high annual trade gap with China. The trade gap with China […]