China's trade surplus rises to high of almost five years China's trade surplus increased to the highest level in nearly five years in November, rising to $33.8B from $31.1B in October and easily topping consensus of $21.7B. Exports climbed 12.7% on year vs +5.6% in October and exceeding forecasts of +7.1%. Imports grew 5.3% vs +7.6% and +7.2%. Exports to Europe +18.4% and to the U.S. +17.7%. "There are signs that the global activity and trade cycle is ...
Dec. 8, 2013 - Seeking Alpha