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World trade growth still weak

The volume of world trade edged up in June, thanks to stronger exports from developing economies. However, exports from advanced economies have continued to be very weak. Forward-looking indicators suggest they may pick up in the coming months, but these surveys have proved over-optimistic in recent months.

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