US DATA: Aug trade gap was $45.6 bln, narrower by just $17 million
from the virtually unchanged $45.6 bln in July. Exports of $177.6 bln
showed increases in industrial supplies, consumer goods, foods and
miscellaneous products. Imports, at $188.1 bln, showed increases in
industrial supplies, miscellaneous goods, and foods/feeds, offset by
declines including autos and capital goods. The unilateral trade gap
with China widened to $28.956 bln, a new record. The imports from Japan
were the highest since June 2008.