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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
AustraliaAustralia Balance of Trade climbed to 1.79B in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Australia Balance of Trade climbed to 1.79B in April 2026, released June 2026, up 2.82B from March's -1.02B reading. The reading matched the 1.8B consensus. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 3.99B. Over the past 3 months, Balance of Trade averaged 1.92B, vs 2.98B in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 7th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
1.791
Actual
1.8
Consensus
-1.024
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±1.4 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 3.34
Actual: 1.79
Error: +1.55
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/NZD | ▲ Direct | +0.37 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| S&P/ASX 200 | ▲ Direct | +0.26 | INDEX | Bullish S&P | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Balance of Trade (Australia) was reported at 1.79 billion in June 2026. This missed the market consensus of 1.80 billion by 0.01 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of -1.02 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 3.92 billion, ranging from 1.79 billion to 7.31 billion across 10 releases. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 3.37 billion, down from the prior three at 3.56 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 1.70 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.02 billion). In June readings over the past 3 years, Balance of Trade has averaged 4.58 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with AUD/NZD (Bullish AUD). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 1.40 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 2, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Interest Rate Decision (Jun 16) and RBA Rate Statement (Jun 16).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Balance of Trade — Australia
DEFINITION
The Balance of Trade is a financial indicator that measures the difference between a country's exports and imports of goods and services. It is an important measure of a country's economic health and can indicate whether a country is running a trade surplus or deficit. A positive balance of trade indicates that a country is exporting more than it is importing, while a negative balance of trade suggests the opposite. This indicator is closely monitored by economists and policymakers as it can impact a country's currency value, inflation, and overall economic growth.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 1.791 M, consensus 1.8 M. Prior reading (Mar 2026): -1.841 M. Before that (Feb 2026): 5.686 M.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.