The recent run of weak trade data has raised fresh concerns about the health of the global economy. However, the fall in the value of trade over the past year mostly reflects lower commodity prices and the appreciation of the dollar rather than a sharp drop in demand. World trade volumes have held up better and most indicators suggest that they are set to recover in the second half of the year.
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