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📊 U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks, Markets React U.S. trade deficit plunged 39% in October 2025 to $29.4 billion, the lowest since June 2009, far below economist forecasts. Exports rose 2.6% to a record $302 billion, while imports fell 3.2% to $331.4 billion, led by sharp drops in consumer goods and pharmaceuticals. The unexpected squeeze was driven in part by tariff effects and weakening domestic demand. Atlanta Fed now projects stronger Q4 2025 GDP growth ~2.7% with trade contributing positively. Stock markets dipped on the data: the Dow Jones and S&P 500 saw declines as investors weighed slowing imports and broader economic signals. Gold exports surge and supply-chain shifts added volatility to trade patterns. Some economists caution that scheduled tariff threats and inventory timing may distort future monthly readings. Overall, the smaller trade gap could support GDP but reflects mixed signals for demand and market confidence. #USTradeDeficitShrink