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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
Hong KongHong Kong Trade Balance fell to -50.2B in October 2025
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2025
Hong Kong Trade Balance fell to -50.2B in October 2025, down 24.8B from September's -25.4B reading.
Latest Release
-50.200000
Actual
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Consensus
-25.400000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.54 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.37 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Trade Balance (Hong Kong) was reported at -50.20 billion in October 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of -25.40 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2025.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -36.57 billion, down from the prior three at -34.07 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with XAU/USD (Bullish XAU). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, positively correlated (Bullish BTC).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2025.
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Trade Balance - HK
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About Trade Balance — Hong Kong
DEFINITION
Trade balance 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 a net importer or exporter. A positive trade balance indicates that a country is exporting more than it is importing, while a negative trade balance indicates 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. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Sep 2025): actual -50.2 B. Prior reading (Aug 2025): -25.4 B. Before that (Jul 2025): -34.1 B.
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. This indicator correlates most strongly with XAU/USD (Bullish XAU, r=0.54) — a useful reference for commodities-focused traders.