surplus
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He also said he was not overly concerned about Indonesia's narrowing trade surplus, which tanked to $89 million in April from $3.3 billion the month before.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Canada has now racked up trade surpluses two months this year, after a C$1.75 billion surplus in March.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The won has depreciated almost 6% against the dollar this year, despite similar yields BX:AMBMKKR-10Y, lower inflation, a huge current account surplus and record exports.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Last month, China kept a trade surplus of $105 billion, from $85 billion in April, a gap that is worrying for European economies and other governments.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Those who battled at the Cornucopia, with their superior strength and surplus of supplies, they couldn't possibly have been near enough to spot the flames then.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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