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Advance Indicators
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Frequently Asked Questions
What data from International Trade is in the new Advance Economic Indicators Report?
The Advance Economic Indicators Report will contain seasonally adjusted and not seasonally adjusted export and import goods data by 1-digit end-use categories and balance totals.
The Advance Economic Indicators Report will not include services or trade in goods on a balance of payments basis. It will contain the current month, the prior two months, and the current month in the prior year. For example, for the statistical month of June 2016, the report will contain June 2016, May 2016, April 2016, and June 2015.
When will the Advance Report be published in relation to the full FT-900: U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services?
The Advance Economic Indicators Report will be published approximately 25 to 29 calendar days after the end of the reference month, while the FT-900: U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services is published approximately 35 days after the end of the reference month.
Will any country information be included in the Advance Economic Indicators Report?
No, there will be no country information included in the Advance Economic Indicators Report.
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