Economics
Australia Trade Surplus Narrows Even as Gold Exports Hit Record
- Gold supported total exports, iron ore eased after strong June
- Imports lifted by household consumption, spurred by stimulus
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Australia’s trade surplus narrowed in July, with overseas shipments underpinned by record gold exports, while imports jumped on increased consumer goods.