Aussie Trade Balance: 15,269m (forecast 13,000m, previous 13,870m)

The Australian Trade Balance released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is out as follows:

• Trade Balance actual 15,269m (forecast 13,000m, previous 13,870m).
• Exports actual 4% (forecast -, previous -3%)
• Imports actual 2% (forecast -, previous -9%)

AUD/USD is shooting up into test a key level of resistance as follows:

About the Trade Balance 

The trade balance released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is the difference in the value of its imports and exports of Australian goods. Export data can give an important reflection of Australian growth, while imports provide an indication of domestic demand. Trade Balance gives an early indication of the net export performance. If a steady demand in exchange for Australian exports is seen, that would turn into a positive growth in the trade balance, and that should be positive for the AUD.