#USTradeDeficitShrink: U.S. trade data is signaling a shift. The trade deficit has shrunk dramatically (recently to about $29.4B, the lowest since 2009). A smaller deficit means the U.S. is exporting more (and/or importing less), which can relieve inflationary pressure and strengthen the dollar. For example, rising tech and gold exports combined with fewer imports (some due to tariffs) can boost GDP and reduce U.S. reliance on foreign goods. Traders view this macro signal as a quiet clue to possible future Fed decisions and market direction.