Malaysia March Exports Likely +8.5% Year Over Year -Poll

        0232 GMT [Dow Jones] Malaysia March exports likely rose 8.5% year over year, according to a median forecast of 11 economists in a poll by The Wall Street Journal. This compares with 12.3% year-over-year growth in February. A sustained recovery in international demand likely supported growth in exports while an increase in imports of intermediate and consumption goods signaled continued growth in exports and household spending, economists say. ANZ, however, flags possible distortion to February data. Imports probably grew 5.8%, the poll said, compared with 9.4% in February. The trade surplus likely shrank to MYR7.80 billion compared with MYR10.44 billion in January. The official data is due 0401 GMT Wednesday. (jason.ng@wsj.com)
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        May 05, 2014 22:33 ET (02:33 GMT)