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Trade volumes down for third month and worse is to come

Given that the lockdowns were implemented in most countries in March, the 1.4% m/m contraction in world trade volumes seems fairly muted. However, the global number was flattered by a sharp rebound in China as shutdowns there eased. And more timely data suggest that the worst is yet to come.

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