Monitor the IT Trade Balance to gauge economic health. A positive figure signals robust export activity.
A positive figure signifies that the value of exports exceeded that of imports. This indicator is unique as it is one of the few non-seasonally adjusted metrics available on the calendar, serving as the fundamental calculation for this statistic.
What it Measures
The difference in value between imports and exports for the given month.
Usual Effect
'Actual' results exceeding 'Forecast' are favorable for the currency.
Source & Frequency
Istat (latest release) - https://www.istat.it/en/ • Published monthly, approximately 45 days following the end of the reporting month.
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