Sheraz Mian Director of Research SPDR-GOLD TRUST (GLD): ETF Research Reports NASDAQ-100 SHRS (QQQ): ETF Research Reports SPDR-SP 500 TR (SPY): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This manipulation of the export numbers, which was reportedly a big deal in the year-earlier period, is a direct result of the non-convertibility of the Chinese currency. Other recent economic indicators like inflation, purchasing managers' surveys and industrial production data have also been pointing towards some loss of momentum, but not to the extent implied by the export shortfall.