1.   Hong Kong is a major trading power, with annual export figures rivalling those of Germany.

2.   Analysts at MMS International said shift made the export figure look weaker than it actually was.

3.   Brazilian shares were little changed amid concern November export figures will not revert to the record trade deficit posted in October.

4.   Brazil releases export figures a few days after the end of the month.

5.   Corn prices also rose on strong export figures.

6.   Corn futures opened slightly higher on stronger export sales figures but quickly turned lower as traders said the numbers had already been factored into the market.

7.   Elsewhere, natural gas could fall after inventories surged, while crops are expected to be mixed after the government released weekly export figures.

8.   Export inspection figures to be released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday could exacerbate that concern.

9.   Half-month export figures for copper can be very volatile, depending on when during the month shipments occur.

10.   Half-month export figures for copper can be volatile, depending on when during the month shipments occur.