Trade Balance for May 2019 due at 0130GMT

  • expected 5250m AUD surplus, prior +4871m

ANZ comments:

  • We expect to see another strong trade surplus for May.
  • Imports are expected to be lower, reflecting lower oil prices through May.
  • Exports are likely to have risen further reflecting additional increases in already elevated commodity prices.
  • A pick-up in iron ore and coal volumes will also contribute to the improvement.

Graph via Westpac:

Trade Balance for May 2019 due at 0130GMT