The American trade deficit for goods significantly expanded in December. This is associated with an accelerated import of goods from abroad. Detailed data on the trade deficit will be published later. As analysts indicate, this may affect investors' expectations regarding economic growth in upcoming reports.
Companies in the U.S. continue to increase purchases of goods from foreign partners. This has led to an increase in the trade deficit in December.
It is expected that the expansion of the trade deficit may impact financial markets and spark discussions among economists.
