Strong Trade Balance Masks Weaknesses

May 2008 | Economic Analysis

Powered primarily by elevated oil prices, Ecuador's trade balance posted a very strong surplus of US$1.1bn in Q108. Fundamental risks remain for production, but with global oil prices pushing ever higher, we are upping out year-end trade surplus forecast to US$2.9bn.

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