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The country posted a smaller-than-previously-estimated surplus after revisions cut both exports and the prior period balance. Imports remained nearly unchanged at NZD 8.07 billion.
en.antaranews.comNew Zealand recorded a trade surplus of NZD 23 million in June, down from the previously reported NZD 800 million and a revised NZD 577 million for the prior period. Exports totaled NZD 8.09 billion, below the earlier NZD 8.88 billion figure and the revised NZD 8.65 billion. Imports came in at NZD 8.07 billion, little changed from the prior NZD 8.08 billion and the revised NZD 8.07 billion.
The 12-month year-to-date trade balance stood at a deficit of NZD 3.746 billion, wider than the previously reported NZD 3.367 billion deficit and the revised NZD 3.610 billion deficit. @LiveSquawk reported the figures.
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zerohedge.comA federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the companies from closing or integrating operations. The order follows a lawsuit filed by California and 11 other states that argue the merger would violate antitrust law.
middleeasteye.netU.S. Central Command finished its latest round of strikes on Iranian command centers, air defenses, and missile sites on July 19. The operation targeted facilities used to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry announced Monday he will run in the Aug. 11 special primary for the Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham. Other Republicans including Rep. Ralph Norman have also entered. President Trump endorsed interim Sen. Darline Graham on Friday.