Auto shipments drive 13.8% drop in August exports to U.S.
Bank of England seen as likely to keep rates steady
The country's key rate has risen as high as 21% to lower inflation
Inflation eases while eurozone ekes out 0.1% growth in Q2
Deficits expected to rise as government shifts away from U.S. trade
Tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law in question
Easing energy price pressures offset rising food costs
Traditional managers holding up amid turmoil, competitive pressures
GDP up 2.2% annualized from previous quarter
It's still exported US$785.3B more in goods than it's imported year to date