Quote: While the weakness in the value of imports reflects poor demand, falls in commodities prices have also exacerbated the headline declines, analysts say.
“Most measures of export orders point to a much greater decline in foreign demand than has so far been reflected in the customs data,” Julian Evans-Pritchard, head of China economics at Capital Economics, said.
“And the near-term outlook for consumer spending in developed economies remains challenging, with many still at risk of recessions later this year, albeit mild ones.”
Maybe this article brings some light into the dark:
https://www.asiafinancial.com/chinas-trade-to-the-us-and-eu-sank-further-in-july-data-shows
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While the weakness in the value of imports reflects poor demand, falls in commodities prices have also exacerbated the headline declines, analysts say.
“Most measures of export orders point to a much greater decline in foreign demand than has so far been reflected in the customs data,” Julian Evans-Pritchard, head of China economics at Capital Economics, said.
“And the near-term outlook for consumer spending in developed economies remains challenging, with many still at risk of recessions later this year, albeit mild ones.”