Balance of Trade
Balance of Trade
About This Event
The balance of trade for October will be released.
Previous: $-81.4B
Forecast: $-66.8B
The balance of trade measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services. Higher than expected balance of trade is bullish, while lower than expected balance of trade is bearish.
The US trade deficit increased to $80.2 billion in November of 2021 from an upwardly revised $67.2 billion gap in October and close to a record high of $81.4 billion in September. Figures compare with market forecasts of $77.1 billion. Imports jumped 4.6% to a fresh record of $304.4 billion, prompted by a broad-based increase in purchases, namely finished metal shapes, crude oil, and passenger cars. Exports also reached a new all-time high of $224.2 billion, edging up 0.2%, driven by services mainly travel and transport, and higher shipments of crude oil while sales fell for nonmonetary gold and capital goods. Considering the first 11 months of 2021, the US recorded a trade gap of $785.5 billion and is on track to reach a record high for the full year as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic, boosting demand. source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
Why This Event Matters
Economic releases such as Balance of Trade are widely followed because they can shape expectations for growth, inflation, and monetary policy. Traders and investors often use these data points when assessing interest-rate outlooks, Treasury yields, and sector rotation themes. The scheduled timing is December 7, 2021 (America/New_York), subject to source updates.
Source summary: The balance of trade for October will be released.
Previous: $-81.4B Forecast: $-66.8B
The balance of trade measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods and services. Higher than expected balance of trade is bullish, while lower than expected balance of trade is bearish.
The US trade deficit increased to $80.2 billion in November of 2021 from an upwardly revised $67.2...
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Balance of Trade?
- It is a stock market catalyst entry on Catacal—an event or release investors and traders may monitor. Details are summarized from the cited source and may be updated over time.
- When is Balance of Trade?
- The calendar shows Dec 7, 2021 (America/New_York). Verify the exact time and any changes using the source link when planning around the event.
- Why does Balance of Trade matter for investors?
- Macro releases can influence rate expectations, yields, and sector leadership. Market participants often reassess positioning after the data.
- Which stocks or sectors could be affected?
- Symbols linked to this listing include SPY; other names in the same industry group may also move with related news.
- How is this event categorized?
- Catacal groups this entry under "Economic Data" for navigation. Categories help you find comparable catalysts and build a week-by-week watchlist.
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