Goods Trade Balance

The Goods Trade Balance released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau is the difference in value between imported and exported goods during a certain month. The figure will be released monthly basis, between 4-7 days before the International Trade Balance, presenting advanced statistics for the reference month. Given that the it started in July 2015, volatility could be erratic during the first releases, although should be understood that higher exports and less imports are dollar positive, whilst the other way around, should produce a negative effect on the USD.