Switzerland's foreign trade surplus decreased in August as exports fell amid an increase in imports, data from the Federal Customs Administration showed on Thursday.
The trade surplus dropped to CHF 3.9 billion in August from CHF 4.2 billion in July.
In nominal terms, exports dropped 1.0 percent monthly in August, while imports rose by 0.4 percent.
In real terms, both exports and imports rebounded by 2.4 percent and 0.6 percent, respectively.
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