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To: philv who wrote (44175)12/21/2008 2:39:20 PM
From: elmatador  Respond to of 217752
 
Yes it is worse! Germany exported 46.7.8% imported 39.7.1% of its GDP.
Brazil exported 13.8%, imported 12.1% of its GDP.
China exported 41% of its GDP imported 31%,of its GDP.



To: philv who wrote (44175)12/24/2008 1:26:41 PM
From: elmatador  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 217752
 
"Daily-rental rates for the largest Capesize category of carrier have plunged from $234,000 just two months ago to $2,320, a fall of a staggering 99%."

Baltic Dry Index, which measures world shipping charges for raw materials, has plummeted from a high of 11,793 in May to 672, its lowest level since soon after the index was established, in 1985.
time.com

This is trade beign hit.