New Zealand Trade Data Due On Monday

RTTNews | 964天前
New Zealand Trade Data Due On Monday

(RTTNews) - New Zealand will on Monday release December data for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.

In November, imports were worth NZ$8.54 billion and exports were at NZ$6.68 billion for a trade deficit of NS$1,863 million.

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