Australia Q1 Current Account Deficit Widens

According to the government, Australia's seasonally adjusted current-account deficit rose by A$5.25 billion ($5.1 billion) to A$14.89 billion in the first quarter.

The country's exports declined 7%, while imports dropped 1%. However, economists were expecting a deficit of A$14.7 billion.

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