The US foreign trade deficit rose to $ 79.5 billion in December
The US foreign trade deficit rose by 12.8% in December to $ 79.5 billion. The expectation was $ 73.6 billion. The trade balance in November was $ 70.5 billion.
According to another data released today, wholesale stocks in the US increased by 1.1% in December, and stocks were expected to increase by 0.4%. Retail inventories also increased by 0.9%, expecting 0.2%.
