THE Philippine balance of trade likely swung to a deficit in April as export shipments weakened during the month, according to Standard Chartered Bank.

The trade deficit in April is expected to have reached $680 million from a $264 million surplus in March, Jeff Ng, StanChart economist for the Philippines, said in a research note.

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