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The bottom line is we have a very strong growth profile at the moment, with no real signs of any softening in investment.

- Ben Simpfendorfer

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The narrowing trade surplus reflects some weakness in electronics exports and rising commodity imports but it's unlikely to be enough to relieve pressure from the U.S. in the short term. - Ben Simpfendorfer

There are two stories at work. The first is that we see surprising strength in exports. But imports are definitely weaker than I expected. - Ben Simpfendorfer

We think the Disneyland factor was important, but obviously we have to wait until next month to confirm that. We should see arrivals bounce back in September. Nonetheless it will be a drag on second-quarter growth. - Ben Simpfendorfer