Key statistics: • The seasonally adjusted balance on goods and services surplus decreased $643m in August. • Goods and services credits (exports) rose $1,434m (2.6%) driven by Coal, coke and briquettes. • Goods and services debits (imports) rose $2,077m (4.5%) driven by Fuels and lubricants. {table} {chart} Balance on goods and services: In seasonally adjusted terms, the balance on goods and services was a surplus of $8,324m in August 2022, a decrease of $643m on the surplus in July 2022. {tables} {charts} (full story)