Core Points - Australia's current account deficit reached approximately AUD 14.663 billion in Q1 2025, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of deficit [1] - The adjusted current account deficits for the previous four quarters were approximately AUD 9.2 billion, AUD 15.7 billion, AUD 13.8 billion, and AUD 16.3 billion respectively [1] - The trade surplus decreased from approximately AUD 5.437 billion to AUD 5.197 billion, while the net primary income deficit reduced from approximately AUD 21.642 billion to AUD 19.4 billion [1] Trade and Economic Conditions - The trade conditions, defined as the ratio of export prices to import prices, increased from 91 to 91.1, indicating a slight improvement [1] - The decrease in the current account deficit was primarily attributed to the reduction in the net primary income deficit, although the decrease in trade surplus had a negative impact [1] - Commodity price declines, particularly in coal, have led to reduced profits for Australian mining companies from foreign direct investors, contributing to decreased income outflows [2]
【环球财经】2025年一季度澳大利亚经常账户连续第8个季度出现赤字
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-06-03 04:17