surplus

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Chinese exports rose nearly 22% in the first two months of the year, even after reaching a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

These so-called affiliated investments now amount to an average 76% of surplus, the cushion left over after liabilities are subtracted from assets, A.M.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts at French investment banking firm Natixis Research published a report Thursday which warned that declining current account surpluses will weaken Asian currencies, raising inflation expectations and lead to tighter financial conditions.

From MarketWatch

Its exporters have powered the country to a $1.2 trillion surplus with the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite his tariffs, Japan still maintains a large bilateral trade surplus, especially in the automobile sector.

From Barron's